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southern fried cabbage

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Cathy Nunn
@CJNUNN
Weslaco, TX

This is one of those Southern dishes we consider to be "Comfort Food"... Even those who usually dislike cooked cabbage will warm up to this dish.

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(3 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For southern fried cabbage

  • 4 slice
    uncooked bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 sm
    head of cabbage, cored and chopped into bite sized pieces - may use half of a large cabbage for lack of a smaller head of cabbage
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 c
    water (to help steam the cabbage)

How To Make southern fried cabbage

  • 1
    In a skillet, fry the bacon pieces and chopped onion together until the bacon is cooked and the onion is starting to brown. Do not drain bacon drippings.
  • 2
    Add the cabbage and stir fry for several minutes, until the cabbage is coated with the drippings. Add 1/2 Cup of water and cover for a few minutes at medium heat. Uncover and stir frequently, replacing the cover each time. Reduce heat to med-low, cover and let cook about 20 to 30 more minutes, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is tender.
  • 3
    Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Serve hot.
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