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Fried Cabbage with Crispy Bacon

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Make this simple Southern Fried Cabbage recipe featuring tender cabbage cooked in rendered bacon fat until perfectly seasoned and topped with crispy bacon pieces.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs)
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Cut the bacon into small pieces. Place the bacon pieces in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until it is completely crispy. Remove the crispy bacon bits with a slotted spoon and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. While the bacon cooks, remove any outer, wilted leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and thinly slice the remaining cabbage.
  4. Add the sliced onion to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the onion softens.
  5. Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Toss to coat the cabbage in the bacon fat.
  6. Cook the cabbage, stirring every few minutes, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cabbage wilts and reaches your desired tenderness.
  7. Stir in the apple cider vinegar during the last minute of cooking.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in half of the reserved crispy bacon bits.
  9. Serve the fried cabbage immediately, topping each serving with the remaining crispy bacon.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, use smoked paprika instead of garlic powder.
  • If you prefer softer cabbage, cover the skillet for the first 5 minutes of cooking after adding it to the pan.
  • You can substitute bacon grease for the bacon if you prefer not to cook it first, but you will miss the crispy texture.

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