Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

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Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

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"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." — Kathi Richards Smith

Directions

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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 1 hr 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 13, 2012

I would like to thank everyone who took the time to write a review. Thanks for the wonderful feedback. Kathi Smith

—Kathi Richards Smith

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 07, 2009

This was good. I did drain a little of the bacon grease prior to adding the cabbage it just looked like too much grease for me. As far as the salt goes, I only added about 1/2tsp. at first (I was only using 1/2 a fairly small cabbage. AT first, before simmering for 30 minutes it tasted just right for us. Then, after the simmer, I tasted before serving and the salt had almost disappered so I added a few sprinkles more. I can see if you have a huge cabbage where you may need quite a bit. Thanks for the recipe

—MATTSBELLY

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Jun 18, 2009

(6/15/09) This was excellent. I did use less salt than specified but this recipe is definitely one I'll make again and again. Thanks for sharing it MrsMDSmith (and calling my attention to it on the exchange; it was perfect timing as I was looking for a side to go with dinner!) *(6/18/09 Update)* I wanted to stop by again to thank you MrsMDSmith. You not only gave me a delicious side dish but I used the leftovers to make a main dish that I will probably also do again and again. I chopped the leftovers and mixed in 1/2 lb. of seasoned browned ground pork, rolled in egg roll wrappers and fried to golden perfection. I love a recipe that can give me two distinct meals!

—Michelle

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Jun 22, 2009

This one blasts the meat off the bone! Pork fat, onion, garlic (preferably fresh), and cabbage is a Tennessee staple overlooked by the rest of the country (too bad). Thanks for sharing this recipe with the community. My 1/4 Cherokee friend/co-worker raved about this recipe for years. It always sounded too greasy, until I tried it......OMG! It's sooooooo comforting. He used 'fatback' (smoked pork fat)===less salty than bacon and no nitrites. Anyway, a great southern recipe, and I'm glad you shared it. P.S. Try some red Savoy cabbage with the green kind. It doesn't wilt so much and has a sweeter flavor. I'd like to see a good recipe for baked beans, Southern Style! Mitchy48

—mitchy48

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Jul 26, 2011

I've been eating cabbage prepared this way all my life (love it!) but never to the point where the onions were caramelized. It was nice, but there wasn't enough of a difference that it's worth the extra time it takes to get them to that point. I didn't add the onion powder, garlic powder (there's already fresh minced garlic) or paprika. I like it just fine without.

—naples34102

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Jul 22, 2009

I thought I would want more bacon, but I stuck to the recipe and it was perfect. I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for the recipe.

—Bobo's Mama

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Jul 17, 2009

Editor's note: The salt amount for this recipe was reduced from 3 tablespoons to 1 tablespoon by the Allrecipes staff on 7/17/2009.

—the allrecipes staff

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Jun 12, 2009

Yummy, yummy, yummy. I replaced the 3 tablespoons of salt with seasoned salt added to taste and I cooked the cabbage on medium until just tender. Definately a keeper.

—DEEVA1

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Nutrition

Calories
194 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
15.5 g
5%

Cholesterol
19 mg
6%

Fat
12.9 g
20%

Fiber
5.8 g
23%

Protein
6.4 g
13%

Sodium
1435 mg
57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 194
Calories from Fat: 116

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.9g 20 %
Saturated Fat 4.3g 21 %
Cholesterol 19mg 6 %
Sodium 1435mg 57 %
Potassium 462mg 13 %
Total Carbohydrates 15.5g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 5.8g 23 %
Protein 6.4g 13 %
Sugars 7.9g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 131 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 22 %
Niacin 19 %
Vitamin B6 23 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 53 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.