Name: Fried Cabbage Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon (, diced); 1/2 yellow onion (, diced); 1 clove garlic (, minced); 3 cups cabbage (, diced); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Fried Cabbage is flavorful, and easy to prep in one pan in under 20 minutes. You’ll love it’s crispy, smoky, and savory taste.

Fried Cabbage makes the perfect Side Dish to serve for St. Patrick’s Day, or to enjoy with your favorite dinner. Serve with Guinness Corned Beef, Lamb Stew, or Roast Chicken.

Sabrina’s Fried Cabbage Recipe

Fried Cabbage originated in Ireland, but it’s also become a beloved dish in the Southern United States. Regardless of what cuisine you serve, this is sure to be a crowd favorite. I’ve listed my one tip to get the best possible results under the recipe card, so check it out!

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Ingredients

Instructions

To a 10" skillet on medium heat add the bacon, cook until chewy crisp.
Remove the bacon, add in the onions, stirring to coat.
Cook for 4-5 minutes until translucent.
Add in the garlic, cabbage, salt and black pepper, stir and cook for 4-5 minutes until slightly crispy.
Add in the bacon, stir and cook for 30 seconds.

Notes

If you prefer to skip the bacon, add 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in it’s place.

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Chef’s Note

I avoid mushy cabbage by slicing the cabbage into even pieces for an even cook. Second, stay by the stove as it cooks so you can remove it from the pan once its crisp and brown.

Can this be made ahead of time?

Fried Cabbage is best prepared and served fresh. If you want to prep the cabbage in advance, you can slice one head of green cabbage into small pieces. Then, toss the diced cabbage in lemon juice to keep the leaves fresh in the fridge for 2-3 days before frying.

How to Store

Store: You can keep leftover cabbage in the fridge. Wait for the dish to cool before transferring it to a covered bowl or airtight container. Kept sealed, the recipe can stay good for up to 5 days.

Reheat: When ready to serve the leftovers, add the Fried Cabbage back into your skillet or Dutch oven with a bit of butter or vegetable oil and sauté over medium-low heat. Stir with a slotted spoon until the leftovers are warmed through and ready to serve.

Freeze: Freezing and thawing will alter the texture of the cabbage leaves. But, the recipe can stay good in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Pairing Ideas

Dinner: Fried Cabbage makes a flavorful addition that will round out some of your favorite meals. You can serve it with Southern dishes like Crispy Fried Chicken and Jambalaya. Or serve it up with Roast Lamb or Shepherd’s Pie for a more Irish-inspired meal.

Side dishes: Finish your dinner with these comforting and crowd-pleasing sides like cornbread, Southern Baked Beans, and Creamy Skillet Mac and Cheese.