Southern Bacon Fried Cabbage
This is a delicious and super easy dish to make with only a few ingredients. It is flavorful and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 369 kcal
Author Catalina Castravet
Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced bacon chopped into 1 inch pieces
- 1 onion finely sliced
- 1 medium head cabbage cored and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 cloves garlic minced
Garnish:
- Chopped green onion
Instructions
- Place a large cast iron skillet or non-stick deep pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon pieces in one layer and cook until crispy. If needed, cook in batches. Once cooked, remove from pan and set aside on a plate.
- Discard the grease, leaving about 2-3 tablespoons.
- Add the sliced onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until soft.
- Add the chopped cabbage, salt, pepper, oregano, and smoked paprika. Toss and cook until tender, but still a little crispy, for about 15 minutes. Toss and taste, if needed reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pan and cook cabbage for 10 more minutes, until the preferred tenderness is achieved.
- Add the garlic and bacon, cook cabbage for additional 3-4 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 (Calories from Fat: 279)
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 63%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 916mg 40%
Potassium 433mg 12%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Fiber 4g 17%
Sugar 5g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin A 175IU 4%
Vitamin C 56.8mg 69%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.