Savory Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic 🥬🥓

This comforting and savory dish is a fantastic side that's sure to elevate any meal. The combination of crispy bacon, sweet caramelized onions, and aromatic garlic brings an irresistible flavor profile to the tender cabbage. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, it's also an ideal recipe to use up that extra cabbage lurking in your fridge!

Consider pairing this dish with grilled meats or serving it alongside hearty potatoes for a complete meal! 🍽️

Ingredients

• 6 slices of bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 large head of cabbage, cored and sliced
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. In a large stockpot, cook the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes.

🥓 Cooking the bacon first renders the fat, which will give your cabbage that delicious smoky flavor and prevent it from sticking to the pot.

2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion caramelizes, about 10 minutes.

🧅 Patience is key here! Letting the onions caramelize will enhance their sweetness and depth of flavor.

3. Stir in the sliced cabbage and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 10 minutes.

4. Season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.

5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.

🔥 Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste! Adding a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end can give it a lovely tangy kick.

Variations

• Add Some Heat: Spice things up by adding crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños during the onion cooking process.
• Vegetarian Delight: Swap bacon for olive oil or butter and consider adding in some mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
• Herb Infusion: Toss in fresh herbs like thyme or dill during the last few minutes of cooking for a fresh twist!
• High Altitude Cooking: At higher altitudes, you may need to increase the cooking time slightly, as the cabbage may take longer to become tender.

Enjoy this tasty twist on a classic dish! 🥳