New Orleans-Style Smothered Cabbage
New Orleans-Style Smothered Cabbage brings tender ribbons of cabbage cooked down in smoky bacon drippings with onions, celery, and bell pepper for a richly seasoned bite. Cayenne and mustard add gentle heat, while apple cider vinegar lifts the flavors at the end. Serve it alongside black-eyed peas or cornbread for a comforting dinner side or simple lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in New Orleans-Style Smothered Cabbage, 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
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet. When cool, crumble the bacon into a bowl and set aside.
- 2
Add the onion, celery, and red bell pepper to the bacon grease in the skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cayenne, parsley, mustard, and black pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage, cover, and cook for 10 minutes. Uncover, raise the heat to high, and cook, stirring often, until the cabbage is wilted and tender, about 10 more minutes.
- 3
Add the apple cider vinegar and the reserved crumbled bacon to the skillet and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
- Calories 87.46 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 6.37 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 11.25 g 4%
- Total Fat 2.68 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.87 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 125.91 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.09 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 0.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 82.46 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.18 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 456.22 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 18.7 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 72.04 mg Good Source 80%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
New Orleans Style Smothered Cabbage is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 87.46 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is New Orleans-Style Smothered Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Bacon, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make New Orleans-Style Smothered Cabbage?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 87.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is New Orleans-Style Smothered Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is New Orleans-Style Smothered Cabbage healthy?
- New Orleans-Style Smothered Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 87.46 calories and 6.37 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 125.91 mg (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and 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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