Fried Cabbage

This Fried Cabbage Recipe is made with just 5 ingredients and packed with the most amazing flavor! It combines sweet, tender cabbage with salty, fried bacon in a simple, delicious recipe you won't be able to stop eating!

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 272kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

1 head green cabbage chopped
1 pound bacon
1 yellow onion large, diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup beef broth OR broth of choice

Instructions

Chop bacon into 1 inch pieces. Add to a large frying pan and fry for 5 minutes over medium heat.
Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute until browned, stirring regularly, 5-10 minutes over medium heat.
Slowly add cabbage, stirring constantly.
Add broth and cook for 10-15 minutes until cabbage cooks down and reaches desired texture.
Remove from heat; season with additional salt & pepper as desired.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Use purple cabbage in place of green cabbage

Substitute vidalia onion for a sweeter flavor

Use flavored bacon from the deli - there are so many fun options that will add extra flavor!

Substitute chicken or vegetable broth for the beef broth

Substitute Guinness or your other favorite beer for the beef broth

Add a touch of spice with cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes

Sprinkle in some caraway seeds for an extra dose of Irish flavor

Add fresh squeezed lemon juice for a touch of citrus

Sprinkle with parmesan cheese just before removing it from the heat

storing & reheating

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. To reheat, transfer them to a frying pan and cook over medium until heated through.

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