Description
This easy fried cabbage recipe is a flavorful side dish featuring crispy bacon, sautéed onion, and a tangy blend of stone ground mustard and smoked paprika, resulting in buttery soft and slightly caramelized cabbage that's perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 pieces bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard (or Dijon mustard)
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 head cabbage, sliced and chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: Heat a large pan on medium heat and add the sliced bacon. Cook until crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes, then remove the bacon pieces to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan, discarding the rest.
- Sauté the onion: Add the diced onion to the bacon grease in the pan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, or until translucent and slightly softened.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, stone ground mustard, smoked paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Cook the cabbage: Place the sliced cabbage on top of the onion mixture. Use a large spoon or tongs to stir and sauté everything together for 12 to 15 minutes, allowing the cabbage to become buttery soft and slightly caramelized.
- Combine and serve: Return the crispy bacon pieces to the pan and stir everything together evenly. Cook for an additional minute to meld the flavors, then serve warm.
Notes
- For a milder mustard flavor, substitute stone ground mustard with Dijon mustard.
- Adjust the smoked paprika quantity for a smokier or milder taste based on preference.
- Use a large pan or skillet to ensure even cooking and avoid overcrowding the cabbage.
- Leftover fried cabbage can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and add a tablespoon of olive oil instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
