Bacon Fried Cabbage Recipe
Crispy bacon tosses with tender sautéed cabbage and onions for a fast, savory skillet dish. Simple ingredients, big comfort.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter optional, for richness
- 1.25 cup yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1.5 lb green cabbage, cored and sliced
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced optional garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook bacon until crisp, 7–9 minutes. Transfer to a plate; leave 2 tablespoons drippings.
- Melt the butter in the drippings if using.
- Sauté onion with a pinch of salt until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- Add cabbage. Toss to coat, then cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, 8–10 minutes.
- Season with vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir 1 minute.
- Return bacon to the pan and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with scallions to serve.
Notes
Variation: Add 1 tsp caraway seeds with the onions, or swap the bacon with sliced kielbasa. For a lighter take, use turkey bacon and skip the butter. Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently in a skillet to keep texture.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Bacon Fried Cabbage Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.