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A serving of easy fried cabbage in a bowl, ready to eat.

Proven way to grow your perfect Fried Cabbage (Easy)

This easy recipe provides a proven method for making delicious fried cabbage that's perfect every time. It's a simple and satisfying side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 head green cabbage medium
  • 4 bacon slices, chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the bacon into small pieces and cut the cabbage into 1-inch squares.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy.
  3. Remove the bacon, setting aside a tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet, and add the chopped onion. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Add the cabbage to the skillet along with the butter, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
Serving
  1. Stir in the cooked bacon and serve hot as a delicious side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the cabbage.