Southern Fried Cabbage

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Fried cabbage is a favorite at Mammaw's house! Bacon is fried until crispy, then sautéed with cabbage and onion in this simple, quick vegetable side dish. It's terrific with cornbread.

Submitted by JNADX3
Updated on February 25, 2025
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 3 slices bacon, cut into thirds

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 1 head cabbage, cored and sliced

  • 1 white onion, chopped

  • 1 pinch white sugar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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

    bacon seasoned and cooked until crisp

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

    cabbage, onion and sugar added to the pot, cooking until tender

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  4. Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

189 Calories
14g Fat
14g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 467mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 80mg 89%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 0mg 3%
Potassium 472mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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