Southern Fried Cabbage Recipe: Easy & Budget-Friendly!

Name: Southern Fried Cabbage Recipe: Easy & Budget-Friendly!
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients: 4 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste; 1 medium head cabbage - cored, cut into eighths, and sliced; 2 cups water; 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt to taste; 1 packet sugar substitute (such as Equal®)

This recipe was created with budget-conscious families in mind. Cabbage is an inexpensive and versatile vegetable. For a complete one-pot meal, replace the bacon with a pound of sliced Polish sausage or kielbasa for added flavor and protein.

Total time40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time30 mins
Yield2 servings, 2

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Ingredients

4 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste
1 medium head cabbage - cored, cut into eighths, and sliced
2 cups water
0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste
1 packet sugar substitute (such as Equal®)

Instructions

In a large cast iron pot with a lid, heat over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until browned but not crisp, approximately 5 minutes. Quickly add the cabbage pieces followed by the water. Cover the pot and steam the cabbage for about 1 minute. Season with cayenne pepper and salt, then boil for 15 minutes.
Remove the lid and reduce heat to a high simmer. Continue to cook until all liquid has evaporated and the cabbage begins to brown on the bottom of the pot, becoming wilted but not soggy. This should take around 10 more minutes. Regularly scrape the bottom of the pot and turn the cabbage to prevent it from sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 217 kcal
Fat Content: 8 g
Fiber Content: 12 g
Sugar Content: 15 g
Sodium Content: 594 mg
Protein Content: 13 g
Cholesterol Content: 20 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
Saturated Fat Content: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g