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.
So glad to see this recipe published. I have been making it for years and a my family and friends love it. Easy and delicious!
I made this recipe today but unfortunately I added a bit too much seasoning and it was very salty. I added a small can of tomatoes and a small can of sliced potatoes and a splash of lemon juice and a bit of sugar. Needless to say it turned out AMAZING!
Thanks for the suggestion of adding balsamic vinegar. I thought I might have put a bit too much….but it was oh so good!!!
The only cabbage I have ever eaten has been KFC coleslaw, the only I have ever liked until this recipe. My husband does the whole peas and cabbage on New Years thing. Boiled cabbage is so nasty. I made this for him and had to make again the next day. This is something I can eat. I am make General TSO chicken and need some sides. Since I hate standard egg rolls I am going to make this fried cabbage and roll up in egg roll wrapper to fry as one of my sides. I think this with the crispy fried wrapper would be good.
I love that recipe. I’m gonna try it tonight. Thank you
We loved it! I did not have thick bacon & only cut up six strips. I love bacon so should have cut up & cooked more bacon. Because we did not have enough bacon grease; we did add 2 Tablespoons of butter. I will make this recipe again.
I’ve made it this way before. Another thing I’ve added is smoked sausage. I’ve also added a squeeze of lemon and other times at the very end I add a tablespoon of vinegar. Depending on your tastes it’s kind of hard to mess this dish up.
My family have been talking about this recipe and they love it.looking forward to trying it myself.
I tried this using shrimp, I’m pescatarian and it turned out well. Using hot paprika, and spices.
Made this recipe with the cabbage in the bacon oh my goodness it is so darn good thank you so much for this recipe I give it five stars all day long…….. thank you so much