Fried Cabbage With Bacon Onion And Garlic
This Fried Cabbage With Bacon Onion And Garlic is a quick and easy side dish where tender cabbage mingles with crispy bacon, sweet onion, and fragrant garlic for a comforting, flavorful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green cabbage cored and sliced into ½-inch strips
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or use reserved bacon fat)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar optional, to balance acidity
- fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crispy, then transfer to a paper towel–lined plate, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Add olive oil or reserved bacon fat to the pan and cook sliced onion for 5 minutes until soft and lightly browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn.
- Toss in sliced cabbage, season with salt, pepper, optional sugar, and red pepper flakes, then stir to coat evenly.
- Press cabbage down, let it cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes to brown, then flip and caramelize the other side.
- Add reserved crispy bacon back to the pan, stirring to combine and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Taste a bite and adjust salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed; add a splash of vinegar if desired.
- Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and enjoy hot alongside your favorite main course.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water or oil to restore moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal
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