Easy Fried Cabbage Recipe
This quick skillet fried cabbage is smoky, tender, and gently tangy. It’s a budget-friendly side or simple main.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.75 lb green cabbage cored and thinly sliced
- 6.5 oz bacon thick-cut, chopped
- 1 cup yellow onion diced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1.5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 tsp brown sugar optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Crisp the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, 6–8 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate.
- Spoon off excess drippings, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
- Sauté onion in the bacon fat until softened, 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and paprika for 30 seconds.
- Add cabbage, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat and cook, stirring often, 8–10 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in butter, vinegar, red pepper flakes, and brown sugar. Cook 1–2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Return bacon to the skillet and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Notes
Variation: Add 8 oz sliced smoked sausage with the bacon, or sprinkle caraway seeds for a deli-style twist. Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated; rewarm in a skillet to revive texture.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Fried Cabbage Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.