Southern Fried Cabbage Recipe
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Southern Fried Cabbage

By: JNADX3 
"This dish was always a favorite at Mammaw's house. Cabbage is fried with onion and bacon in this simple quick side dish. Terrific with cornbread."

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon, cut into thirds
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 head cabbage, cored and sliced
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 1 pinch white sugar

Directions

  1. Place the bacon and vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Add cabbage, onion, and sugar to the pot; cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes, until tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 190 | Total Fat: 14.3g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2006 by CT_Girl   view full review
This is the best fried cabbage recipe I've ever had! The flavor is wonderful. I've made it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2006 by Sea Dance   view full review
This has become a family favorite of ours that we crave! The only thing I did differently was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2007 by leahnwells   view full review
Great recipe, but I think it is better if you double the bacon and omit the vegetable oil. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2007 by Janine   view full review
Oh the memories this dish brings back! I am a southern girl who practicaly grew up on this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2008 by gewehrdude   view full review
I agree, omit the oil and maybe some extra bacon, but I have always added splash of red wine...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2007 by Aggie   view full review
This brings back fond memories of my mama's kitchen. Cheap, too, especially in the spring. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2007 by DC920   view full review
Great recipe! I took the advice of others: I eliminated the vegetable oil, doubled the bacon,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by BevnDave   view full review
Loved this recipe. My hubby loves southern comfort food, but it takes so long to prepare. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by cathy   view full review
Super easy and very delicious. I didn't use the oil but used the fat from the bacon which I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2008 by Nita   view full review
This is the way moma always made it!! Wonderful! A true southern recipe!

 

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