Description
Crispy Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Sweet Onions is a delicious side dish that combines the savory flavors of bacon and sweet onions with tender cabbage, creating a delightful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of cabbage, chopped
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the sliced sweet onions to the skillet and sauté until they are translucent.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet and stir well to combine with the onions and bacon drippings.
- Cook the cabbage for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and slightly crispy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir in the cooked bacon before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable oil.
- Feel free to add other seasonings like garlic or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
- Serve as a side dish with your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg