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.
This was a great dish. My family loved it. A definite keeper
This is superb!!
I made this and added a nice chili Balsamic vinegar from salado oil and vinegar company. Best cabbage ever.
Nice recipie
I made this tonight, I added 3 more pieces of bacon and a little more onions and it was excellent .
Loved it. Thanks for good recipe!
When I was a girl, my best friend’s family was Hungarian and they made a recipe much like this one but with the addition of noodles and poppy seeds. I always asked to visit my friend when I knew her mother was making the dish. Such happy memories. I will make it for sure.
Came together quick and easy and so delish!
My mom use to make this with the bacon and onion really good, actually I still do
Hi Rachel, I grew up on the farm eating fried cabbage a lot. My Mom always cooked it in bacon grease. Never had it with the onion. Will try that along with bacon. My Mother-in-law made it and she too, put a little brown sugar in it, than she would put the fried cabbage on top of buttered noodles. Really good that way…. Thanks Rachel…. Claudia
I make this and add browned butter noodles. Delicious!!