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 Recipe
This Fried Cabbage recipe is going to become your favorite, because:
- 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.
Here is some more info: How to Select and Store Cabbage
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 with Fried Cabbage
This dish is wonderful on its own, but it will pair well with cooked rice, quinoa, couscous, and mashed potatoes.
Recipe Variations
- Use smoked sausage instead of bacon
- Use chicken sausage instead
- Add 1 tablespoon of BBQ Sauce
- Use 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
About the Bacon
You can use any type of bacon you prefer - regular, turkey or even vegan. Just remember that turkey bacon and vegan bacon are not oily enough, so you'll need to add additional oil or butter.
I bet you'll love these cabbage recipes also:
- Cabbage Sauteed with Chicken
- Cabbage Lasagna
- Cabbage with Ribs
- Skinny Cabbage Salad
- Creamy Cabbage with Chicken
- Easy Baked Cabbage
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The Best Fried Cabbage
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
- In a large non-stick skillet, sauté the bacon, bell pepper, and onion over medium heat for 7 minutes.
- Add the red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
- Add the water and chopped cabbage to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 20-25 minutes, or until the water evaporates.*
- Once the water evaporates, keep frying the cabbage for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the hot sauce. Serve.
Notes
Recipe Variations
- Use smoked sausage instead of bacon
- Use chicken sausage instead
- Add 1 tablespoon of BBQ Sauce
- Use 1 tablespoon of tomato pasta
I made this tonight, so good! It reminded me of what my grandma used to make. Thank you for the memories.
Although I used black pepper bacon and sausage instead of the red pepper flakes and hot sauce.
Thank you, Kim! I am happy you enjoyed the cabbage!
This came out great. Used a little chicken broth to scrape up the bits and added the bacon last so it stayed crunchy. Did not add hot sauce. Just red and back pepper. Yum
Thanks, Misti!
Just tried this, and agree - its delish. I used very lean hot Italian sausage as the meat and as I like a bit of heat, used red pepper flakes as well. Thanks for the recipe. It will become a standard at my house.
Thank you so much, Sandy!
Will Napa cabbage work for this recipe?
Yes. You will have to reduce cooking time because Napa cooks faster. Let me know if you try it, Ana!
How spicy is this?
Hi Nicole! It really depends on the amount of red pepper flakes you add, and if you choose to use the hot sauce. The recipe measurements make it slightly spicy, but feel free to modify it. 🙂
This was fantastic. I made it for my sister as she only cooks (rarely) because it came with the house. I used to co-own a restaurant & my chefs were a godsend. Another staple. I used Mango Habanero seasoning as, while potent, it packs a lovely punch. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for reporting back, Kathleen!
This was delicious. Will be making it again soon. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much, Jaime!