This fried cabbage is delicious and super easy to make with a few ingredients. It comes together in less than 30 minutes!
I used to hate cabbage until I tried fried cabbage a few years ago and I really enjoy it now. I made it last weekend for a St.Paddy’s day potluck and there were no leftovers, which was awesome! It goes really well with corned beef, pot roast, grilled chicken and even pork chops.
Now, fried cabbage can be made in various ways but my favorite way involves pan frying it with bacon and onions. I also like to keep the spices very simple and only use salt, pepper and a bit of paprika to add a smoky flavor.
Here are some notes about this recipe:
– Use whatever type of bacon you like- regular, turkey or even vegan. Just remember that turkey bacon and vegan bacon are not very oily and additional oil or butter must be added.
– Use a non-stick pan so that none of the ingredients stick to the pan.
– Make sure to finely chop your onions because they blend together much better with the cabbage.
– Don’t over-cook the cabbage or else the texture becomes very soft and “mushy” and it’s just weird. – Instead of bacon, you can also use sausage.
I know that cabbage is one of those weird vegetables that people either hate or love. If you are not fond of it, seriously, give this recipe a shot and you might start enjoying cabbage too.
What is fried cabbage?
It’s an Irish side dish that’s made by pan-frying cabbage with onions and basic spices and served predominantly with corned beef.
How do you pan fry cabbage?
Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Then, add shredded cabbage, salt, pepper and saute for a few minutes until the cabbage is tender and that’s it. Some recipes (such as mine) also include additional ingredients like onion and bacon.
If you are looking for other sides, you may like these easy honey glazed carrots or these jalapeno garlic mashed potatoes.
Love it, so tasty, so easy.
Great video, quick & easy!
I made this recipe exactly as the video showed. It was delicious!
This was my first attempt at frying cabbage. I didn’t use the ham or butter but opted for olive oil instead. I didn’t really know how much olive oil to use so it was kind of trial and error but in the end it turned out very well and my wife and I enjoyed. We are making it again today.
I add red, yellow, and orange sweet peppers to the onions. I have also added diced polish or connaca sausage. Its a min dish for us. Just a pan of cornbread and its the meal.
Super Lunch we have it regularly
Excellent recipe for cabbage! I’ve made several of the stay at home chef’s recipes and I have loved every one of them. This chef is amazing! And, if you like cabbage, you will LOVE cabbage preparing it this way. Thank you!
Easy to make and taste good
Tried this recipe for the first time today to go with pierogis and it was delicious! I recommend adding the little bit of brown sugar. That tiny bit of sweetness with the bacon and salt was just muah! Perfection! My Hubbie loved it! Said it was a new favotrite!
Awesome…..Am always trying something new that is low carb’s and this is just ….no words for it. GOOD