Fried Cabbage with Bacon Onion and Garlic
Fried Cabbage with Bacon is savory and comforting.Smoky bacon adds rich depth.Onion and garlic bring sweetness and aroma.A simple, hearty side dish.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium green cabbage, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add sliced onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and lightly caramelized.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped cabbage and toss to coat in bacon fat.
- Cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender.
- Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika if using.
- Stir in cooked bacon and splash of vinegar, then serve hot.
Notes
- Green cabbage works best for this recipe.
- Cut cabbage evenly for uniform cooking.
- Bacon fat provides most of the flavour.
- Vinegar balances richness.
- Best served hot.