Fried Cabbage with Bacon
Tender cabbage is quick-fried with savory bacon for an easy side dish with irresistible flavor!
Ingredients
- 8 strips thick-sliced bacon
- 1/2 large head green cabbage
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the cabbage in 1-inch slices, and then cut each slice in 1-inch pieces; reserve.
- Chop the bacon in 1/2 inch pieces. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown, about 8 minutes.
- Line a plate with two paper towels. Remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain it on the paper towels.
- Pour out the liquid fat from the pan, leaving the bacon drippings in the pan. Return to the stove, add the butter to the pan and heat over medium-high heat until the butter bubbles.
- Add the cabbage and bacon cook, stirring often and scraping the bits up from the pan. After 3 minutes, add the garlic to the pan and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cabbage is crisp-tender, about 3 to 5 more minutes. Season with the salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and serve at once. 4 servings.
Notes
For Spicy Bacon Fried Cabbage, you can sprinkle the finished dish with red pepper flakes.
Leftovers may be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, transfer the mixture to a skillet and cook over medium high heat until hot, about 3-4 minutes.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 654mgSugar: 1g
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