Description
This is a quick and flavorful fried cabbage recipe with tender onions, crispy bacon (optional), and simple seasonings. It’s perfect as a side or main dish!
Ingredients
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1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 strips of bacon, chopped (optional)
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2 tbsp butter or oil (if not using bacon)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
Instructions
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Prepare the cabbage by chopping into bite-sized pieces.
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If using bacon, fry it in a large skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside.
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In the bacon fat (or butter/oil), sauté diced onion for 3–4 minutes.
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Add garlic, cook for another 30 seconds.
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Stir in chopped cabbage in batches, allowing it to wilt.
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Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
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Cook until cabbage is tender and edges are slightly crisp, about 10–15 minutes.
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Finish with vinegar or lemon juice. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning.
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Serve hot, topped with bacon if desired.
Notes
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For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use oil.
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Add sausage or a fried egg to turn it into a main dish.
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Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Fried Cabbage, Cabbage, Fried Cabbage recipe,
