Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

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Fried cabbage with bacon is a family favorite and this recipe is put into every cookbook for my kids when they move out and get married. It is a beautiful dish with many colors and is cooked low and slow for a rich flavor.

Submitted by Kathi Richards Smith
Updated on March 3, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Place bacon in a large stockpot and cook over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes.

    bacon crisping in the bottom of a tall sided pot.

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  3. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion caramelizes, about 10 minutes.

    onion added to crispy bacon in bottom of pan.

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  4. Immediately stir in cabbage and continue to cook and stir another 10 minutes.

    cabbage added to onion and bacon mixture.

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  5. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes more.

    cabbage cooked until tender.

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  6. Enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194 Calories
13g Fat
16g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 1435mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 79mg 87%
Calcium 96mg 7%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 462mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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