Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Onion

5 from 1 vote

Fried Cabbage with Bacon and Onion

This Southern fried cabbage with bacon and onion is packed with flavor and perfect for a quick and comforting dinner at home! It features buttery soft cabbage covered in delicious Cajun seasoning, crispy bacon bits, and flavorful aromatics.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fried cabbage with bacon and onions, sautéed cabbage, southern fried cabbage

Servings: servings

Calories: 170kcal

Ingredients

8 bacon slices cut into pieces
1 yellow onion finely diced
2 garlic cloves minced
1 head cabbage cut into slices and smaller pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning more to taste
water (optional) only if necessary

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Instructions

First, add the bacon pieces to a pan and cook them over medium heat until crispy. Then remove the bacon bits and some of the bacon grease from the pan.
8 bacon slices
Next, add the onion to the pan and sauté until softened. Then add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
1 yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
Next, add the cabbage and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then continue to sauté until the cabbage starts to soften. You can cover the pan to speed up the process.
1 head cabbage, salt and pepper
Now add the Cajun seasoning and sauté until the cabbage is buttery soft and slightly caramelized. When needed, add a very small amount of water to deglaze the pan and prevent the ingredients from burning.
1 ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, water (optional)
Add the bacon back to the pan and toss until combined. Serve and enjoy!

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