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    Recipes » Keto Side Dishes » The Best Fried Cabbage with Crispy Bacon

    Published: Sep 27, 2021 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    The Best Fried Cabbage with Crispy Bacon

    All you need is a skillet and a few simple ingredients to create this ultimate comfort dish! Super delicious crispy bacon paired with perfectly cooked cabbage all in the convenience of one skillet!

    The absolute best way to cook cabbage is this fried cabbage with bacon.  That or egg roll in a bowl would be my top picks for cabbage recipes.  The cabbage fries in the bacon and gets so flavorful in this fried cabbage with bacon.  I like to serve this with Air Fryer Chicken Thighs, Instant Pot Country Style Ribs, or Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin.  I like to combine skillet recipes with air fryer recipes so I am not cooking 2 things on the stovetop at once.

    how to cook cabbage

    How do you cut cabbage for frying?

    I like to cut cabbage into 1 inch pieces for frying but you could also shred the cabbage and it would not take as long to cook.  To cut the cabbage from the core, instead of cutting down the middle through the core, I cut to the sides of the core, on all four sides.  Then, you are left with just the tough core!  I then chop the remainder into 1 inch chunks.  Easy Peasy!

    How to cook cabbage

    My favorite way to cook cabbage is with yummy crispy bacon.  I first chop 1 pound of bacon and cook that until crispy in a large skillet.  I then remove the crispy bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon.  Finally, I sauté the cabbage until soft in the bacon fat for ultimate flavor and serve with the crispy bacon.  It is amazing!

    Recipe notes and tips:

    • Shred the cabbage for a shorter cook time.  You can do this in a food processor or with a sharp knife.
    • Remove the tough outer leaves of the cabbage before chopping.
    • For less calories, remove some of the bacon grease from the skillet before cooking the cabbage.

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    fried cabbage and bacon in a skillet

    How to Cook Fried Cabbage with Crispy Bacon

    All you need is a skillet and a few simple ingredients to create this ultimate comfort dish! Super delicious crispy bacon paired with perfectly cooked cabbage all in the convenience of one skillet!
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: fried cabbage with crispy bacon recipe, gluten free, low carb side dish
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 272kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 Head of cabbage, chopped
    • 1 Pound Bacon, chopped
    • ½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • In heavy bottom skillet, over medium-high heat, cook bacon pieces until crispy. Should take about 10-15 minutes. Once cooked through remove bacon with a slotted spoon and remove all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pan.
    • Add your cabbage pieces to the bacon grease in the hot skillet and season with salt and pepper. Stir occasionally to avoid the cabbage scorching. Cook until the cabbage is tender, this should take about 20-30 minutes. Top with crispy bacon and serve.

    JENNIFER'S TIPS

    • Recipe makes 6 servings and the nutrition is for 1 serving
    • Shred the cabbage for a shorter cook time.  You can do this in a food processor or with a sharp knife.
    • Remove the tough outer leaves of the cabbage before chopping.
    • For less calories, remove some of the bacon grease from the skillet before cooking the cabbage.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 4g
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