Fried Cabbage Texas Style
Fried Cabbage Texas Style brings together tender wilted cabbage, sweet onion, and jalapeño heat, all enriched with smoky bacon. A dusting of cornbread mix adds a toasty, slightly crunchy finish, while a hint of cayenne keeps each bite lively. It’s a bold, comforting side for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts.
- Prep10 hrs
- Cook20 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the cabbage in a large strainer.
- 2
Sprinkle sugar over the cabbage to draw out extra water.
- 3
Meanwhile, put the bacon in a large skillet.
- 4
Cook over medium-high heat until evenly browned.
- 5
Drain, crumble, and set aside the bacon, keeping the grease in the skillet.
- 6
Move the cabbage to a large bowl.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together the cornbread mix and cayenne pepper.
- 8
Add the onion and jalapeño to the skillet and sauté until tender.
- 9
Add the cabbage, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Cook until the cabbage softens, about 15 minutes.
- 11
Stir in the crumbled bacon and serve right away.
- Calories 147.32 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.78 g Moderate
- Carbs 19.73 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.47 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.49 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 12.17 mg Low Source
- Sodium 264.57 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.93 g Good Source
- Sugar 1.96 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
- Calcium 115.65 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.63 mg Low Source
- Potassium 613.06 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 24.26 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 124.49 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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