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.
Really good.. I have cooked cabbage for years, never added brown sugar but it does add just a little sweetness to the dish. I have always cut up
Half an apple in mine..
This recipe was very easy to make and quite tasty 😋!!! This Is now my go to fried cabbage recipe.
I just love this dish, I forgot I didn’t have thawed bacon so I used leftover honey ham and some salted butter and olive oil. Yum
I use Chinese sausage and a little soy sauce, lots of black pepper, and a little peanut oil with the butter. Asian twist on an Irish dish!
I grew up eating Cabbage and Noodles awesome it’s been a comfort food for my family and all my cousins up in OHIO! Grandma Teleha is the Saint of All my Family members who came to the US from Hungary as you can tell we are part Hungarian, Checkoslovakian and a few other ethnicity’s that I am not exactly 💯 sure of!!! If you have ever eaten Perogies you are eating one of the BEST COMFORT FOODS EVER AND MY GRANDMA USED TO GET TOGETHER WITH THE LADIES FROM HER Church and make these extremely special delicacies to sell to the parishioners from the church who Loved these but didn’t have the recipe, time & patience to make them from SCRATCH!!!
First time ever I wasn’t the only one eating cabbage. My husband said “this is the best cabbage I’ve ever eaten”. My oldest “ this is really good can you make it again.” My younger….still working on him 🤣. Thanks for awesome recipe … headed to store to get more cabbage.
Honestly, Holy F! This is so freaking delicious! I made this and could barely stop myself from eating! This instantly became a favorite dish! Make this! Like now! Stop reading reviews! Make this!
Thanks I made this and my family really liked it
Excellent recipe! Cooked exactly according to the recipe and it’s super delicious!
I just made it and it very good. I didn’t put the brown sugar in it. I’m a diabetic.