Easy Fried Cabbage with Bacon
Quick, cozy fried cabbage tossed with crispy bacon and a tangy splash of cider vinegar. Weeknight-friendly and big on flavor.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz bacon chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup yellow onion chopped
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1.75 lb green cabbage cored and thinly sliced
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt or to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp green onions sliced, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 6–8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Keep the bacon drippings in the pan. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Melt butter in the skillet, then add cabbage. Toss to coat in the fat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage softens and edges caramelize, 10–12 minutes.
- Season with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Splash in vinegar, return bacon, and toss 1 minute. Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
Try caraway seeds instead of paprika, or swap in turkey bacon. Leftovers keep 3–4 days refrigerated; reheat in a skillet to revive the crisp edges.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Fried Cabbage with Bacon flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.