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Fried Cabbage with Bacon – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Fried Cabbage with Bacon

This simple fried cabbage with bacon is a bowl of pure comfort that comes together in minutes. The cabbage wilts down and caramelizes in the smoky bacon fat, creating a profoundly flavorful and keto-friendly side dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon, about 4 ounces / 113g (4 oz), chopped
  • 1 medium head green cabbage, about 2 lbs / 900g (31.7 oz), cored and coarsely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt / 3g (0.11 oz)
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper / 2g (0.07 oz)
  • For a touch of sweetness and tang, add a splash of apple cider vinegar during the last minute of cooking.

Method
 

  1. How to Make Fried Cabbage with Bacon1.
  2. In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it's perfectly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet. 2.
  3. Add the coarsely chopped cabbage to the hot bacon drippings.
  4. Stir well to coat, then cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, until the cabbage is tender-crisp and has started to brown in places. 3. Return the crispy bacon to the skillet with the cabbage.
  5. Sprinkle with the salt and black pepper, stir to combine, and cook for 1-2 more minutes to meld the flavors.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
  7. Don't overcrowd the pan. If needed, cook the cabbage in two batches to ensure it fries and browns properly rather than steams.
  8. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the salt and pepper for a gentle kick of heat.
  9. Slice the cabbage into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure it cooks evenly throughout the dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 13g

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