Description
A comforting Southern dish featuring tender cabbage sautéed with crispy bacon, onions, and garlic, delivering a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cabbage, chopped
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- Add the sliced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened.
- Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir the crispy bacon back into the skillet and serve hot.
Notes
Choose a fresh head of cabbage for best results and feel free to experiment with additional spices or different vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Southern cooking, cabbage, comfort food, bacon, quick recipes
