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Published: February 7, 2019 Last Modified: March 4, 2019 By Sara 32 Comments

Fried Cabbage with Bacon

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This fried cabbage is cooked to tender perfection with bacon and onions. A super easy low carb side dish that’s perfect for any occasion!

Cabbage is such an underrated vegetable in my opinion – it’s inexpensive, available year round, and totally delicious! This simple preparation of fried cabbage is a classic recipe that pairs green cabbage with bacon. Once you try it, you won’t be able to stop eating it.

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Fried cabbage with bacon, onions and parsley.

Cabbage is one of those things that most people never think to cook with. Either you buy a bag of coleslaw mix or pick up a head of cabbage once a year on St. Patrick’s Day, but otherwise the humble cabbage doesn’t typically make it onto the dinner table. I’m about to change that with this delicious fried cabbage – after you try it, you’ll be eating cabbage every week!

How do you make fried cabbage?

This recipe starts with bacon, which gets cooked until crisp. A pile of diced onions go into the bacon fat to cook, then chopped cabbage is added to the mix. Everything gets cooked together until the cabbage is wilted. Add a little parsley and you’re ready to eat!

Cooked bacon in a skillet.

How do you core a cabbage?

A cabbage core is typically tough and not optimal for eating, so you’ll want to remove your cabbage core before proceeding with the recipe. To core the cabbage, cut your cabbage head in half and use a knife to slice around the core to remove it.

Sauteed bacon and onions in a skillet.

What are the health benefits of cabbage?

Cabbage is packed with nutrients including Vitamin K, Vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. Cabbage helps to improve digestion and curbs inflammation. It also has the potential to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Bacon, onions and cabbage in a skillet.

Tips for fried cabbage

  • Don’t have bacon on hand? You can try another meat such as ham or smoked sausage. You’ll need to add some oil to the pan to compensate for the lack of bacon grease if you go that route.
  • You can make fried cabbage with different varieties of the vegetable, such as purple cabbage, Savory cabbage and the traditional green cabbage.
  • Don’t be tempted to buy a bag of pre-shredded cabbage for this dish. The cabbage should be cut into 1 inch pieces for the most authentic results
  • Fried cabbage makes great leftovers, so make a double batch and save some for the next day!

A bowl of fried cabbage topped with bacon and parsley.

Fried cabbage is the perfect accompaniment to a variety of proteins such as

  • Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
  • Steak Bites with Garlic Butter
  • Marinated Salmon
  • Garlic Butter Shrimp
  • Brown Sugar Pork Chops

This fried cabbage is so good that it’s earned a regular spot on our dinner rotation, even the kids devour it. Your family is sure to love it too!

Fried cabbage with bacon, onions and parsley.
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Fried Cabbage with Bacon

This fried cabbage is cooked to tender perfection with bacon and onions. A super easy low carb side dish that's perfect for any occasion!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 170kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 8 slices bacon coarsely chopped
  • 1 white onion finely diced
  • 1 head green cabbage cored and cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned, 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes or until they are translucent.
  • Add the cabbage, sugar salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted. You may need to add a bit of water to help the cabbage along.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 342mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 56.8mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 0.9mg
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    Comments

    1. Kally says

      April 10, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      The bacon makes this cabbage amazing!

      Reply
    2. Ricci says

      March 9, 2022 at 3:13 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious. Made with turkey bacon. Very healthy and still delicious!

      Reply
    3. Holly Prenatt says

      July 29, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      Quick, easy, and delicious! I added some red pepper flake for a little kick and served with malt vinegar as the condiment.

      Reply
    4. BILL says

      July 16, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty something different we really enjoyed this try it if you like cabbage bacon potatoes
      YOU WILL LOVE THIS DISH.
      WE HAD IT WITH STEAK. BILL LONG

      Reply
    5. James says

      April 23, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      Very good thanks for the recipe really enjoyed it as a dinner very low weight

      Reply
    6. Mallory says

      November 3, 2019 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful! My boyfriend cooked tonight but I found your recipe! Lol! Thanks for a great dinner!

      Reply
    7. Lee Ashe says

      October 6, 2019 at 10:59 am

      5 stars
      I HAVE COOKED THIS RECIPE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS, JUST LIKE MY GRANDMOTHER AND MOTHER ALWAYS COOKED.! YOU CAN ADD SO MANY DIFFERENT MEATS AND INGREDIANTS!!! MY FAMILY REALLY LOVES THIS SIMPLE COUNTRY DISH!!!

      Reply
    8. Bea says

      September 28, 2019 at 2:52 pm

      5 stars
      Surprised at how good this was! I’m doubling the recipe next time!

      Reply
    9. Deb says

      August 19, 2019 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was really good and easy! I did use turkey bacon and it was yummy!

      Reply
    10. Dianna Sue Pape says

      May 2, 2019 at 4:45 am

      I’ve been making this forever but also add small fresh cauliflower florets (frozen works too) and smoked sausage can be included or served on the side. Sooo yummy and pretty healthy.

      Reply
    11. Amanda Burch says

      April 16, 2019 at 12:19 pm

      I put a few red pepper flakes in as well-love this dish!!!

      Reply
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