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A freshly cooked easy fried cabbage dish in a skillet

Proven way to grow your perfect Fried Cabbage (Easy)

This easy fried cabbage recipe is a quick and satisfying side dish that can be prepared in under 30 minutes. It features tender cabbage sautéed with a few simple ingredients, resulting in a flavorful and comforting dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 head Green Cabbage medium
  • 4 strips Bacon chopped
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the cabbage into 1-inch pieces and chop the bacon, onion, and garlic.
  2. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Cooking
  1. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving two tablespoons of drippings, then add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until fragrant, then add the chopped cabbage and cooked bacon to the skillet.
  3. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and season with salt and pepper, then cook the cabbage for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp.
Serving
  1. Serve the fried cabbage hot as a delicious side dish or light meal.

Notes

Adjust the amount of apple cider vinegar to your taste. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.