Southern Fried Cabbage

5 from 1 vote

This one-pan fried cabbage is rich, savory, and slightly sweet. The bacon adds depth, the cabbage cooks down tender, and it’s ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon fried cabbage, fried cabbage, fried cabbage recipe, southern fried cabbage

Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

6 slices diced thick-cut bacon
½ medium sliced yellow onion
6 cups chopped green cabbage
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or more to taste

Instructions

In a large skillet, add 6 slices diced thick-cut bacon and cook until fried and crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside. Remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet, but leave 2 tablespoons of bacon grease to cook the onion and cabbage.
Add ½ medium sliced yellow onion and 6 cups chopped green cabbage to the skillet. Cook and stir until the onion and cabbage are tender, about 8 minutes.
Season with 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Storage & Reheating Instructions

In the Refrigerator: Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Reheating: To keep your cabbage from becoming soggy, I recommend reheating it over the stove on medium heat until warmed through.

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