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Fried cabbage and bacon on a white plate

Southern Fried Cabbage

Comforting pan of fried cabbage. Cabbage is fried in smoky bacon fat infused with caramelized onions and peppers for a perfect Sunday dinner side.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, southern
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 small Cabbage head cored and thinly chopped
  • 5 slices thick-cut smoked Bacon diced
  • 1 small yellow Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic diced
  • 2 teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 medium red bell pepper

Instructions

  • Heat large skillet on medium heat. Add bacon and fry.
  • Remove bacon and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
  • Add onions to grease and saute 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute. Season with about a quarter of the spices.
  • Add cabbage and mix well making sure all the cabbage pieces get coated in the seasoned bacon fat. Add half of the remaining spices then mix well.
  • Add peppers to the pan, mix into the cabbage, then cover with lid, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and add bacon back as well as any additional seasoning. Serve

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Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1178IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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