The Best Fried Cabbage Recipe (VIDEO)

This Fried Cabbage recipe is insanely good! Made with bacon, onion, bell pepper, and a touch of hot sauce, it is easy to make, simple, and comes out perfect every time! 

This is one of my favorite recipes ever! You just HAVE to try this Fried Cabbage, friends. All of the flavors work so well together, and the best part is that this dish requires minimum ingredients, minimum cleanup, and brings maximum flavor.

WHY THIS IS THE BEST FRIED CABBAGE

This Fried Cabbage recipe is going to become your favorite, because:

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• IT’S SIMPLE. It’s made with 4 ingredients (plus seasonings). 
• IT’S EASY TO MAKE. You’ll just need to roughly chop the veggies and bacon, and cook them together. 
• IT’S MADE WITH BACON. Bacon adds a ton of flavor, and makes everything better! I use Jones Dry Aged Bacon, because it’s the best one on the market. 
• IT’S ONE POT. Almost no clean-up required.
• IT’S ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPTIOUS. I just can’t say enough about how tasty this Fried Cabbage is. 

HOW TO SELECT CABBAGE

For this recipe, you’ll need the regular green cabbage that is sold in almost every grocery store or supermarket. Select a medium-sized head that feels heavy for its size. The leaves should look crisp and fresh, without cracks or blemishes.

HOW TO MAKE FRIED CABBAGE

1. In a large non-stick skillet, sauté the bacon, bell pepper, and onion over medium heat for 7 minutes.

2. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and stir well.

3. Add the water and chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 20-25 minutes, or until the water evaporates.*

4. Once the water evaporates, keep frying the cabbage for about 10 minutes.

5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the hot sauce. Serve.

* Some cabbage varieties cook faster than others. Adjust the cooking time, if necessary. If needed, add a little bit more water.

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WHAT TO SERVE FRIED CABBAGE WITH

This dish is wonderful on its own, but it will pair well with cooked rice, quinoa, couscous, and mashed potatoes.

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THE BEST FRIED CABBAGE

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

This Fried Cabbage recipe is insanely good! Made with bacon, onion, bell pepper, and a touch of hot sauce, it is easy to make, simple, and comes out perfect every time!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fried cabbage

Servings: 4

Calories: 148 kcal

Ingredients

• 3  pork bacon strips thick-cut
• 1 medium cabbage head about 3 lbs., roughly chopped
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper diced
• 1/3 cup of water
• 1/4 tbsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp. hot sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large non-stick skillet, sauté the bacon, bell pepper, and onion over medium heat for 7 minutes.
2. Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
3. Add the water and chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 20-25 minutes, or until the water evaporates.*
4. Once the water evaporates, keep frying the cabbage for about 10 minutes.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the hot sauce. Serve.

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Recipe Notes

* Some cabbage varieties cook faster than others. Adjust the cooking time, if necessary. If needed, add a little bit more water.

Nutrition Facts

THE BEST FRIED CABBAGE

Amount Per Serving

Calories 148 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g 11%

Saturated Fat 2g 10%

Cholesterol 10mg 3%

Sodium 265mg 11%

Potassium 539mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber 7g 28%

Sugars 9g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 28.6%

Vitamin C 152.6%

Calcium 10%

Iron 8.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.