{"id":104223,"date":"2026-01-05T11:13:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/southern-fried-cabbage-with-bacon\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T11:13:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T11:13:10","slug":"southern-fried-cabbage-with-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/05\/southern-fried-cabbage-with-bacon\/","title":{"rendered":"Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Easy fried cabbage made with bacon and onion in one pan. A classic Southern side dish that\u2019s simple, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Easy fried cabbage made with bacon and onion in one pan. A classic Southern side dish that\u2019s simple, comforting, and perfect for weeknight dinners.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You <strong>don\u2019t need fancy ingredients<\/strong> to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it <strong>works every single time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of fried cabbage in the skillet with a wooden spoon. \" class=\"wp-image-327204\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Proof Cabbage Deserves the Spotlight<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bacon Makes it Better:<\/strong>\u00a0Crispy bacon and a little reserved bacon grease add rich, savory flavor that turns tender cabbage into something SO good.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quick and Weeknight-Friendly:<\/strong>\u00a0From start to finish, this recipe is ready in about 25 minutes, making it great for busy dinners or last-minute sides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pairs With Everything:<\/strong>\u00a0This fried cabbage tastes wonderful with <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/brown-sugar-glazed-pork-chops\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">pork chops<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/sausage-and-potato-skillet\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">sausage and potato skillet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/roasted-honey-garlic-butter-chicken\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">roasted chicken<\/a>, or just about any comfort food main you\u2019re serving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-fried-cabbage-ingredients\">Fried Cabbage Ingredients <\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-327359\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-327359\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabelsFriedCabbage-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Cabbage:<\/strong> Chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon: <\/strong>Frying the bacon first adds flavor to the cabbage!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Granulated Sugar:<\/strong> A hint of sugar helps to balance the flavors and cut through any bitterness from the cabbage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Want a Little Heat?<\/strong> Add some red pepper flakes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-fried-cabbage\">How to Make Fried Cabbage<\/h2>\n<p>This recipe comes together fast with just a few basic steps. Everything cooks in one skillet, making prep and cleanup nice and simple. I love using cabbage because it is cheap and naturally high in fiber, which makes this cozy side surprisingly filling.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Cook the Bacon:<\/strong> In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/cuisinart-classic-12-34-stainless-steel-skillet-8322-30\/-\/A-86015842#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">large skillet<\/a>, add\u00a0the diced bacon\u00a0and cook until fried and crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside. Drain off most of the bacon grease, but leave about 2 tablespoons in the skillet to cook the onion and cabbage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the Onion and Cabbage:<\/strong> Add\u00a0the sliced onion and cabbage\u00a0to the skillet. Cook and stir until the onion and cabbage are tender, about 8 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season<\/strong>: Add <span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">granulated sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper, then<\/span> cook for 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet, stir to combine, then serve the fried cabbage warm and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"327324\" alt=\"Bacon pieces cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-327324\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"327324\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon pieces cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-327324\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"327325\" alt=\"Cut up cabbage in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-327325\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"327325\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cut up cabbage in a skillet.\" class=\"wp-image-327325\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"327322\" alt=\"Seasonings added to the cabbage cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-327322\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"327322\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Seasonings added to the cabbage cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-327322\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"327321\" alt=\"Bacon added back to the skillet withe the cooked cabbage.\" class=\"wp-image-327321\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"327321\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Bacon added back to the skillet withe the cooked cabbage.\" class=\"wp-image-327321\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Overcrowd the Pan!<\/strong> Cook the cabbage in a wide pan with enough space, so it softens and lightly browns instead of steaming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1.jpg&amp;description=Fried Cabbage\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"326841\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-326842\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"326842\" data-servings=\"6\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-3546568297\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-3546568297\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-326842-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-326842-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"326842\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-326842-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large skillet, add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-326842-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">6 slices diced thick-cut bacon<\/span> and cook until fried and crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside. Remove most of the bacon grease from the skillet, but leave 2 tablespoons of bacon grease to cook the onion and cabbage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-326842-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-326842-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd medium sliced yellow onion<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-326842-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">6 cups chopped green cabbage<\/span> to the skillet. Cook and stir until the onion and cabbage are tender, about 8 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-326842-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Season with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-326842-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon granulated sugar<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-326842-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd teaspoon kosher salt<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-326842-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bc teaspoon freshly ground black pepper<\/span>, and cook for 2 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-326842-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet and stir to combine. Serve warm and enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-326842-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage &amp; Reheating Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the Refrigerator:\u00a0<\/strong>Store any cooled leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheating:\u00a0<\/strong>To keep your cabbage from becoming soggy, I recommend reheating it over the stove on medium heat until warmed through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-326842-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">174<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.05<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">445<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">205<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">83<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-empty\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Close up shot of fried cabbage cooked and ready to serve. \" class=\"wp-image-327205\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Close up shot of fried cabbage cooked and ready to serve. \" class=\"wp-image-327205\" title=\"You don\u2019t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That\u2019s it. And it works every single time.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/fried-cabbage\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Fried Cabbage\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/fried-cabbage-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-cabbage-recipes\">More Cabbage Recipes <\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/vegetable-recipes\/cabbage\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Cabbage<\/a> is one of those veggies that goes a long way. 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