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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 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
Add the cabbage, onion, and sugar; cook and stir constantly until the cabbage and onion are tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- 4
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 166.86 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.1 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 10.26 g 4%
- Total Fat 13.48 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 2.16 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 84.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.92 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 0.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 79.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 0.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 413.75 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 10.08 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 55.38 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon healthy?
- Skillet Southern Cabbage with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 166.86 calories and 4.1 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.16 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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