Description
This easy fried cabbage recipe is a flavorful and comforting side dish featuring crispy bacon, sautéed onions, garlic, and a touch of stone ground mustard for a tangy kick. The cabbage is cooked until buttery soft and slightly caramelized, making it a perfect complement to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard (or Dijon mustard)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 head cabbage, sliced and chopped
- kosher salt, to taste
- freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the bacon pieces. Cook until they are crispy, then use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease. Remove some of the bacon grease from the pan, leaving about 2 tablespoons for flavor.
- Sauté Onion: Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and soft.
- Add Aromatics and Seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic, stone ground mustard, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine all flavors evenly.
- Cook Cabbage: Place the sliced and chopped cabbage on top of the onion mixture in the pan. Use a large spoon or tongs to stir and sauté the cabbage along with the other ingredients for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender, buttery soft, and slightly caramelized.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked bacon pieces to the pan and toss everything together. Heat through briefly, then remove from heat and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add smoked paprika and a splash of olive oil to mimic smoky flavor.
- If stone ground mustard is unavailable, Dijon mustard is a great substitute.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Use a sturdy pan or cast iron skillet for best results in sautéing and caramelizing the cabbage.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
