Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic

Name: Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern Recipes, American
Ingredients: 1 lb Bacon Bits; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 2 lb Green Cabbage; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 0.25 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 0.5 tsp Salt

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Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Garlic pairs tender, lightly caramelized cabbage and sweet onion with crispy, smoky bacon for a savory-salty bite and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. The garlic rounds out the flavor with mellow depth. Serve this satisfying skillet side alongside roasted meats or weeknight mains when you want bold flavor and comforting texture.

Prep15 mins
Cook25 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet.
2

Add the oil to the skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook and stir until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until the cabbage is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. If you want softer cabbage, cover the skillet while cooking to create some steam.
3

Crumble the bacon into the skillet and mix it with the cabbage until well combined.