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.

📝 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 tsp Paprika
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne
• 1 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1 medium red bell pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat large skillet on medium heat. Add bacon and fry.
2. 2Remove bacon and drain on paper towel-lined plate.
3. 3Add onions to grease and saute 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute. Season with about a quarter of the spices.
4. 4Add 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.
5. 5Add peppers to the pan, mix into the cabbage, then cover with lid, and cook for 10-15 minutes.
6. 6Remove lid and add bacon back as well as any additional seasoning. Serve