Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic Recipe
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Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

By: Kathi Richards 
"This is a family favorite that is put into every cookbook for my kids when they move out and get married. It is a beautiful dish with many colors and full of flavor. Warning, it is addictive."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (79)

What to Drink?
Wine Types of Wine: Riesling
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika

Directions

  1. Place the bacon in a large stockpot and cook over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion caramelizes; about 10 minutes. Immediately stir in the cabbage and continue to cook and stir another 10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes more.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 194 | Total Fat: 12.9g | Cholesterol: 19mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by Kathi Richards   view full review
USE 3 TSP OR 1 TABLESPOON OF SALT. I would like to explain the salt content of this recipe....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by Michelle   view full review
(6/15/09) This was excellent. I did use less salt than specified but this recipe is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by mitchy48   view full review
This one blasts the meat off the bone! Pork fat, onion, garlic (preferably fresh), and cabbage...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2009 by Bobo's Mama   view full review
I thought I would want more bacon, but I stuck to the recipe and it was perfect. I wouldn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2009 by the allrecipes staff   view full review
Editor's note: The salt amount for this recipe was reduced from 3 tablespoons to 1 tablespoon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by MATTSBELLY Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was good. I did drain a little of the bacon grease prior to adding the cabbage it just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2011 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I've been eating cabbage prepared this way all my life (love it!) but never to the point where...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2011 by Cookies   view full review
We loved this. I put in one shredded carrot for colour. THX
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by DEEVA1   view full review
Yummy, yummy, yummy. I replaced the 3 tablespoons of salt with seasoned salt added to taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by CookinArgentina Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made it today with 3/4 tsp salt to a medium head of cabbage and it really was tasty. Thanks...

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