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.
Teresa says
I just made this, I added shredded carrots and cayenne pepper to the original recipe. So good, will definitely make this on a regular basis from now on.
Maria Richard says
I love cabbage fried in bacon grease. I add a T of white sugar, a handful of boiled noodles and top it with shredded mild cheese. Even the young grandbabies eat it like candy ! It’s delicious! Slightly crunchy sweet and rich, a bit of salt and you have a meal.
Amanda says
I just made this for dinner, served with carrot sticks. I made it with smoked sausage, a pinch of sugar, and a splash of vinegar (my grandmother always did that.) Sooooo delicious and comforting!
Cathy says
Yummy for sure! Made mash potatoes with this and that was dinner. Very good! It would probably be great with noodles as well.
Jacqueline says
I had never made fried cabbage before but some one gave me a big head of it.
It was so good I had thirds, not just seconds.
I definitely would make it again.
Ricardo says
I improvised and used Beyond Meat : Beyond Beef Crumbs Feisty. Can I tell you, I’m MIND BLOWN! I’m not a fan of cabbage. But, this right here… I’m def in love with! Thank you
Onelove says
Ricardo
I’m assuming Beyond Meat is a meat substitute for vegetarians. I like recipes but to much bacon in them for me now.
Amgross says
You don’t have to use bacon. Just substitute with butter.
Patty says
Made this tonight for dinner. Yummy!
Jackie says
Making this today. We’re all social distancing. This will be great with my roast!
Joy Della Vita says
Yum! I love cabbage but have never had fried cabbage before (i think..?) but it looks so good! Now I want to run to the market to buy cabbage 🙂 😀
Have a nice Weekend!
Tommy says
This looks SOOOOO GOOOOD! Will try it with Smoked Sausage.
Barbara says
I made it the other day with a spicy chicken sausage and it rocked!!!
Sherri says
This was so good. It was my 1st time making. Even my kids who dont like cabbage said it could be added to the menu…. Great dish. Can not wait to try others.
Lorraine Bergh says
Yummy!!!