Fried Cabbage With Bacon Onion And Garlic
A quick, savory side dish featuring crispy bacon bits, sweet onions, and tender cabbage all fried together with garlic. Perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday spreads!
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon chopped into ½-inch pieces
- 1 small green cabbage about 1.5 lbs, thinly sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter optional, for extra richness
- ½ tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper freshly ground
- pinch red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add chopped bacon. Cook until golden and crispy, about 8 minutes, pouring off excess fat if needed.
- Add the sliced onion to the skillet with bacon drippings. Cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent and starting to caramelize.
- Stir in minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for just 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
- Increase heat to medium-high, add cabbage and optional olive oil or butter. Let sit for a minute to brown, then toss and repeat until cabbage is tender-crisp, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
For an extra tangy kick, finish with a splash of apple cider vinegar. Leftovers keep up to 4 days in the fridge; reheat gently in a skillet.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal
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