Fried Cabbage Recipe

fried cabbage in a pan topped with bacon.

5 from 1 vote

Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon is a delicious side dish and classic southern recipe. Tender cabbage with crispy bacon, topped with red pepper flakes for a bit of heat - this simple side dish comes together in just 30 minutes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Dinner, Holidays, Lunch, Side Dish, Sides, Soul Food

Cuisine: African-American, American

Servings:

Calories: 179kcal

Author: Britney

Equipment

Dutch Oven or Large Pot

Ingredients

3 lbs Cabbage (sliced)
5 pcs Bacon (chopped into bits)
6 tbsps Butter
2 small Yellow Onions (sliced)
2 tsp Seasoned Salt (more if desired)
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp Sugar

Instructions

Cut bacon into chunks and add to a large pot over low heat. Allow the bacon fat to render and for the bacon to become crispy, about 15 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon from the pan and increase the heat to medium heat. Add butter and allow it to melt, then add sliced onions and season with kosher salt and black pepper.
Add chopped cabbage to the potin small batches and allow it to cook down. Once all of the cabbage is added, season with seasoned salt, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
Cook until desired texture is reached - about 7 minutes for crunchier texture and 15 minutes for a softer texture. Add bacon back to the sauteed cabbage and serve with a little hot sauce (optional).

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