Fried Cabbage with bacon cooks in no time! An incredible low-carb and Keto approved side dish or main.
Perfect for your meal plans, fried cabbage is an easy throw-together recipe. Enjoy it on its own or as a side to go with Buttery Cauliflower Mash, Roast Chicken, Pork Roast, or a juicy Pan Seared Steak With a Mushroom Cream Sauce.
FRIED CABBAGE
Deliciously seasoned tender fried cabbage and onions with crispy bacon is a family favourite. A quick one pot recipe suitable for any time of the year. The best thing is it’s inexpensive and reheats perfectly in your microwave.
Warning, it is addictive!
HOW TO MAKE FRIED CABBAGE
There are so many different variations of fried cabbage online, but this is the recipe my family and I have loved for many years!
Why? Because, for ultimate flavour and true southern style cooking, you’re going to fry your shredded cabbage in bacon grease. YES! The flavour alone will change your life.
But you don’t need to go looking for bacon grease. You’re going to fry bacon first, get it nice and crisp, then remove it with a slotted spoon to keep as much grease in your pan as possible.
I love using a cast iron skillet for this recipe because:
- It helps to re-season your skillet while cooking the bacon, and
- Nothing provides flavour while frying foods like a well-seasoned cast-iron.
If you don’t have a cast-iron pan, use a good quality nonstick pan to prevent the bacon from sticking.
SEASONING
One ingredient I love adding to our fried cabbage is Cajun seasoning. I use Slap Ya Mama, but feel free to use one you already have on hand. You can replace it with a smoky, sweet or mild paprika, depending on your taste preference.
OPTIONAL ADD INS
You can add a few other ingredients to fried cabbage to make it your own:
- Smoked sausage instead of bacon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar (brown or white). For Keto readers, use a substitute sweetener, like Swerve or Natvia.
MORE SIDE DISH RECIPES
Honey Garlic Butter Roasted Carrots
Easy Creamy Mashed Potatoes Recipe
Crispy Asparagus
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
Roasted Mushrooms (Balsamic Soy)
Fried Cabbage Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced or chopped
- 1 green cabbage head or red cabbage, cored and sliced
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon or seasoned salt
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning I use Slap Ya Mama or smoky paprika
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer bacon to a plate with a slotted spoon. Do not discard bacon drippings.
- Sauté the onion in the bacon grease until the onion caramelizes (about 8 minutes). Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Stir in the cabbage and cook for a further 8 minutes while stirring occasionally. Season with the bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning (or paprika).
- Mix bacon into the cabbage to warm through and serve.
Notes
- Smoked sausage instead of bacon
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar (brown or white). For Keto readers, use a substitute sweetener, like Swerve or Natvia.
Lynn says
I make this with lemon juice from half a lemon but only use beef bouillon. I don’t bother with any other spices other than some pepper. Not need for salt due to the bouillon.
amber says
My sister used to make something like this ((without the cajun stuff) served wrap style in thin-ish pancakes. Delicious.
Mary Callahan says
Put cabbage on plate….the. Crumble bacon on top and the sprinkle grated cheddar cheese on top delish
Sonya says
I just made it exactly as stated. It was a hit. I will surely make again and again
Rob G. says
It was a bit too salty for my preference so next time I will reduce the bouillion to 1/2 tsp. Otherwise this was perfect and brought back memories of my mother’s fried cabbage. It might be thought of as a side dish but I can eat this stuff by the bowl. Thank you.
Erica says
Absolutely delicious! I was going to share some with my family, but nope.
Michael Raines says
I put bacon and cajun style andouille sausage. Turned out great. Thanks.
Kathy Ehrman says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE fried cabbage & this recipe outdoes itself!!
Travis G says
This recipe is AMAZING!!! It is so good, that I recommended to coworkers, and they loved it too. Definately worth a try.