Fried Cabbage Recipe

This fried cabbage is delicious and super easy to make with a few ingredients. It comes together in less than 30 minutes!

I used to hate cabbage until I tried fried cabbage a few years ago and I really enjoy it now. I made it last weekend for a St.Paddy’s day potluck and there were no leftovers, which was awesome! It goes really well with corned beef, pot roast, grilled chicken and even pork chops.

Now, fried cabbage can be made in various ways but my favorite way involves pan frying it with bacon and onions. I also like to keep the spices very simple and only use salt, pepper and a bit of paprika to add a smoky flavor.

– Use whatever type of bacon you like- regular, turkey or even vegan. Just remember that turkey bacon and vegan bacon are not very oily and additional oil or butter must be added. – Use a non-stick pan so that none of the ingredients stick to the pan. – Make sure to finely chop your onions because they blend together much better with the cabbage. – Don’t over-cook the cabbage or else the texture becomes very soft and “mushy” and it’s just weird. – Instead of bacon, you can also use sausage.

I know that cabbage is one of those weird vegetables that people either hate or love. If you are not fond of it, seriously, give this recipe a shot and you might start enjoying cabbage too.

It’s an Irish side dish that’s made by pan-frying cabbage with onions and basic spices and served predominantly with corned beef.

Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Then, add shredded cabbage, salt, pepper and saute for a few minutes until the cabbage is tender and that’s it. Some recipes (such as mine) also include additional ingredients like onion and bacon.

If you are looking for other sides, you may like these easy honey glazed carrots or these jalapeno garlic mashed potatoes.

fried cabbage recipe

Fried Cabbage

fried cabbage recipe

This fried cabbage is delicious and super easy to make with a few ingredients. It comes together in less than 30 minutes!

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 thick bacon strips (Cut into small pieces)
  • 1/3 cup onion (Finely chopped)
  • 1/2 head green cabbage (shredded or roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar (Optional)
  • Salt (To taste)
  • Pepper (To taste)
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked paprika

Instruction:

  1. Cook bacon in a non-stick pan over medium heat until crisp. Use a slotted spatula to remove the bacon and place it on plate. Do not discard the bacon grease and drippings!
  2. In the same pan, add onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add cabbage, salt, pepper, paprika and mix everything together. Cook for about 7 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
  4. Add bacon back into the pan and mix it together with the cabbage and serve warm.

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FAQ

Do you need to boil cabbage before frying?

Steam or boil the cabbage for 3-4 mins until just tender, then drain well. If doing ahead of time, cool under running water and chill until ready to stir-fry. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan.

Is fried cabbage good to eat?

Sauteed Cabbage is not only healthy and delicious it is also low in carbs which makes this the perfect recipe to enjoy if you are following a low-carb diet like Keto. According to the USDA database, a cup of shredded cooked cabbage has only 17 calories, 4 grams of carbs, and 1 gram of fiber!

How do you cut a cabbage for frying?

If stir-frying cabbages with particularly firm leaves like Savoy cabbage, you can blanch the leaves in boiling water for 1 minute before drying thoroughly and stir-frying as above.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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