This simple, yet absolutely delicious side dish of fried cabbage is enhanced with the addition of crisp bacon crumbles, onions, carrots and garlic!
Over the past 30+ years, I have made fried cabbage very simply, just like I was taught by my mom. She cooked cabbage with onion and butter, and seasoned it with salt and pepper, for a no-frills version.
Recently I tried a NEW WAY to make this simple veggie side dish, and it tastes so good that it will be the way I will cook it, from now on! My husband and I LOVED this fried cabbage (with bacon, onion and garlic)!
This simple dish of fried cabbage went from good to GREAT, with the addition of a few extra ingredients, so I am sharing the recipe with you today. The recipe, as written below, makes 4 servings of about 3/4 cup each, but can be EASILY doubled.
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How To Make Fried Cabbage (with bacon, onion and garlic)
Before beginning to cook this dish, get all the veggies prepped and ready. Chop the onions, grate the carrots, and core, then thinly slice the green cabbage. Once done with this step, set the veggies aside.
Place the chopped bacon into a large stockpot. Turn heat to medium-high, then cook the bacon until it is brown and crispy, stirring often. This step will take between 8-10 minutes. When done, do NOT drain the bacon grease from the pan. It will be left in the pan, which will add lots of flavor to the fried cabbage!
Add the chopped onions to the bacon in the pan. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onions have softened and slightly browned. Now add the minced garlic and cook for one minute, stirring the mixture often, so the garlic doesn’t burn.
Add the sliced cabbage and shredded carrots to the bacon and onion mixture. Stir the mixture to combine, and cook for 5-6 minutes (uncovered), stirring often.
Season the fried cabbage with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Put a lid on the pan, and turn the heat down to LOW. Continue to cook the fried cabbage (covered) on low heat for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally during this cooking time. The fried cabbage will “wilt down” as it cooks.
The Fried Cabbage Is Ready To Serve
Once the fried cabbage has finished cooking, it is ready to serve! Transfer the cabbage into a serving bowl, and serve while hot!
The fried cabbage is so delicious, and filled with flavor! With pieces of delicious bacon, onions, and carrots throughout it, how could you not like this simple vegetable side dish?
Sure hope you will consider trying this easy, simple, and DELICIOUS side dish of fried cabbage, with bacon, onion, carrots, and garlic! It’s going to be my “new” way of cooking cabbage! Have a wonderful day… there really is so much to be thankful for!
Looking For More VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES?
You can find all of my recipes in the Index Page, located at the top of the page. A few of our favorite veggie side dishes include:
- Asian Style Stir Fry Veggies
- Fresh Corn Sauté with Red Peppers and Onions
- Broccoli Salad
- Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Mushrooms
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Recipe Adapted From: https://www.justpaleofood.com/fried-cabbage-bacon-onion-garlic/
- 4 slices bacon , chopped
- 1/2 large onion , diced
- 2 cloves garlic ,minced
- 1/2 head cabbage (large) , cored/thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Chop onions, grate carrots, and core, then thinly slice the green cabbage. Once done with this step, set the veggies aside.
Place the chopped bacon into a large stockpot. Turn heat to medium-high, then cook the bacon until it is brown and crispy, stirring often. This will take about 8-10 minutes. When done, do NOT drain the bacon grease from the pan. It will be left in the pan, which will add lots of flavor to the fried cabbage!
Add chopped onions to the pot. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes, until the onions have softened and slightly browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring often so the garlic doesn't burn. Add the sliced cabbage and shredded carrots to the bacon and onion mixture. Stir the mixture to combine, and cook for 5-6 minutes (uncovered), stirring often.
Season cabbage with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Put a lid on the pot, and turn the heat down to LOW. Continue to cook the fried cabbage (covered) on low heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally during this cooking time. The fried cabbage will "wilt down" as it cooks. Once the cabbage has finished cooking, it's ready to serve! Transfer cabbage into a serving bowl, and serve while hot! Enjoy!
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