Fried Cabbage with Bacon

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Fried Cabbage with Bacon, plated and ready to serve

This is one of the fastest, most reliable sides in a soul food kitchen — cabbage cooked down in rendered bacon fat until soft and slightly sweet at the edges. Simple, quick, and naturally low-carb.

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Ingredients for Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Cabbage pan-fried in bacon fat until tender and lightly caramelized at the edges.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage chopped
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving fat in the pan.
  • Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
  • Add cabbage and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned at the edges.
  • Stir in cooked bacon and red pepper flakes, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 220kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Fiber: 4g
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Health Benefits

  • Cabbage is a low-carb source of fiber and vitamin C.
  • A modest amount of bacon delivers deep flavor throughout the dish.
  • A quick, reliable side that fits easily into a weeknight dinner.
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