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Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon

A quick and comforting dish featuring crispy bacon and tender cabbage, perfect for family gatherings and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 head cabbage Choose a firm cabbage that feels heavy for its size.
  • 1 each onion A sweet onion works wonderfully.
  • 2 tsp minced garlic Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 5 strips bacon Thick-cut bacon for optimal flavor.
  • as needed N/A reserved bacon grease Secret ingredient for flavor.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon and reserve the grease.
  2. In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease, add the chopped onion. Cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the chopped cabbage. Stir well, cover, and let simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Season the cabbage with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Sauté uncovered for 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
  6. Top the cooked cabbage with crumbled bacon and serve warm.

Notes

Don't overcrowd the pan for even cooking. Bring ingredients to room temperature for best results. Use high-quality bacon for better flavor.