Easy Southern Fried Cabbage Recipe

Name: Easy Southern Fried Cabbage Recipe
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil; 3 slices bacon, cut into thirds; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste; 1 head cabbage, cored and sliced; 1 white onion, chopped; 1 pinch white sugar

Enjoy a taste of the South with this easy fried cabbage recipe! Crispy bacon, tender cabbage, and sweet onion combine for a flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with cornbread and your favorite main courses.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield6

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Ingredients

0.33 cup vegetable oil
3 slices bacon, cut into thirds
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 head cabbage, cored and sliced
1 white onion, chopped
1 pinch white sugar

Instructions

Get all of your ingredients ready.
Heat oil in a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Add bacon slices and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the bacon is nice and crispy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the shredded cabbage, chopped onion, and a pinch of sugar to the pot. Cook and stir frequently until the cabbage and onion are tender and slightly caramelized, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve immediately and enjoy this classic Southern side dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 189 kcal
Fat Content: 14 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 7 g
Sodium Content: 467 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 6 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 14 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g