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Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon

Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon brings tender, lightly caramelized cabbage together with smoky bacon and sweet onion for a rich, well-balanced side. A hint of sugar rounds the edges while black pepper adds gentle heat. Serve it alongside roasted meats or weeknight mains when you want something hearty, comforting, and full of down-home flavor.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat; add the sliced bacon and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the bacon is crisp, 5 to 7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the cabbage, onion, and sugar; cook and stir constantly until the cabbage and onion are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve and enjoy.

About This Recipe

Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon is a Soul Food side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Green Cabbage, and Salt. Each serving provides about 166.86 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon?
It is a Soul Food recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
What is Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon made of?
The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Green Cabbage, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 7 is above.
How long does it take to make Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon?
About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 166.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.

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