Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

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The Southern comfort dish Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic delivers an authentic Southern comfort food experience. The dish obtains its smoky, savory flavor from crispy bacon, while caramelized onions and garlic create sweet and deep notes.

The combination of simple seasonings in this one-pan dish transforms ordinary cabbage into a mouthwatering side dish that can also serve as a complete meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The combination of basic pantry items creates multiple servings for even the most finicky eaters.
This dish functions as a side dish for a delicious dish made from cabbage that delivers intense flavors.
The dish appeals to all family members since it brings roasted meats and BBQ, and also serves as a complete meal when paired with cornbread.
The dish remains budget-friendly because cabbage costs less than other ingredients while providing enough servings for everyone.

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large head of cabbage, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Bacon

A large stockpot requires medium-high heat to cook chopped bacon until it reaches crispy perfection during ten minutes of cooking time. The pan needs to retain some of the bacon fat for flavor but you should drain off any excess grease.

Step 2: Add Onion & Garlic

Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot after cooking. The onion: Cook the Cabbage

Place the sliced cabbage inside the pot. The mixture requires a thorough stir and requires 10 minutes of cooking time to achieve a golden brown color while becoming caramelized.

Step 3 To combine all ingredients

can combine the bacon and onion and garlic. The cabbage needs 10 minutes of continuous stirring and cooking time until it reaches a tender state.

Step 4: Season & Simmer

Add salt and black pepper along with onion powder and garlic powder and paprika to the mixture. The ingredients need a stir to achieve uniform distribution. The pot needs to be set to low heat while covered for 30 minutes of simmering time to achieve tender cabbage with deep flavors.

Tips & Tricks

The bacon drippings should not be discarded because they create an intense smoky depth in the dish.
A small amount of apple cider vinegar added at the end will enhance all the existing flavors in the dish.
Red pepper flakes or Cajun seasoning can be added to the dish for an extra spicy flavor.
The dish becomes a complete dinner when you serve it with rice or mashed potatoes, or cornbread.