Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Whip up a batch of Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon tonight! This quick and tasty recipe packs a sweet, savory, and slightly smoky punch with crispy bacon, onions, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. It’s a cozy Southern twist on a classic Irish side dish, perfect for busy weeknights. Not sure about cabbage? This dish might just make you a fan!

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Comfort Food, Fried Cabbage, Soul Food

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings:

Calories: 122kcal

Author: Jennifer Locklin

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Ingredients

6 slices bacon chopped
1 Head Green Cabbage roughly chopped
1 sweet onion roughly chopped
2 cloves fresh garlic minced
2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoons Better than Bouillon Chicken Flavor
1 tablespoon water
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning to taste
Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a large cast-iron skillet or a large pot, heat chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
Once your bacon is done, set aside and toss in a chopped yellow onion into the bacon drippings and sauté until golden.
Stir in fresh garlic, stirring it to let the flavors meld together on medium heat.
Once your garlic is nice and aromatic, stir in the stone ground mustard, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
Next, add chunks of green cabbage to the skillet and season to taste with Cajun seasoning.
Stir in water and chicken bouillon and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Continue cooking over medium-high heat until it's tender.
Once cabbage is tender and the moisture has reduced, stir in the crispy back pieces.
Season the whole thing with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm.

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