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Southern Fried Cabbage

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"For folks who like cabbage, and are adventurous enough to try something different, this is just what you need." — Kristy

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7 slices bacon
1 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same skillet, stir cabbage in the bacon drippings until coated. Place lid on skillet and cook over medium heat until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in sugar and season with salt and pepper. Cook uncovered, stirring constantly until cabbage is crisp and brown on the edges. Serve cabbage with bacon crumbled on top.

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PREP 5 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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I have been cooking cabbage like this for at least 5 years when I got it from a Southern friend of mine. We have it almost every holiday. I just don't add the sugar, never found it necessary. The cabbage carmelizes itself the longer you cook it. I always cook extra bacon because my husband and kids steal it as they walk through the kitchen.

—NICOLLEBLUE

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May 08, 2009

i agree with the other review about omiting the sugar, the bacon is all you need for sweetness. This is just like my mama makes it tho, thanks for sharing.

—Jacob & Adrian's Mommy

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Apr 21, 2009

This was excellent! ...really nice change from the usual. My family couldnt get enough. I think the recipe is perfect just as is...no changes needed. Thanks for sharing

—SKYBLUE1963

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Aug 07, 2009

this cabbage is awesome!!! i've always preferred cabbage that was sauted, but this is delish. i added a little cayenne to balance the sweet from the sugar and frying it in the bacon grease just made it money!!! making this again tonight. what a great way to eat cabbage. kids loved it too. thank you so much for posting such a delicious, simple recipe that i never thought of!

—monica

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Apr 29, 2010

This is how my grandmother taught me to cook cabbage...I add some chopped onion in with the cabbage, and leave out the sugar...truly yummy!!!

—snookiemom96

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Mar 07, 2011

This is how my family has eaten cabbage for generations - LOVE IT! So simple, but so tasty! To make it more of a meal instead of a side dish, try using some cubed ham instead of the bacon, and add egg noodles. Great hearty main dish for cold winter nights!

—Dottie Jo

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Oct 24, 2010

This is a great fried cabbage recipe, but like the other reviews I omitted the sugar, and we like things spicy in our house so I added a little crushed red pepper flakes to give it more zing, that's how my momma made it.

—Cadigurl54

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Aug 26, 2009

I didn't eat this but I did make it for the bf. I subbed already cooked and crumbled bacon (that's all I had) and left out the sugar. bf loved it and gobbled it up. Thanks for the recipe.

—pomplemousse

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Nutrition

Calories
310 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
20.6 g
7%

Cholesterol
33 mg
11%

Fat
22.4 g
34%

Fiber
7.4 g
30%

Protein
9.5 g
19%

Sodium
558 mg
22%

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

Nutritional Information

Southern Fried Cabbage

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 310
Calories from Fat: 201

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.4g 34 %
Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
Sodium 558mg 22 %
Potassium 604mg 17 %
Total Carbohydrates 20.6g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 7.4g 30 %
Protein 9.5g 19 %
Sugars 12.6g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 180 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 16 %
Thiamin 33 %
Niacin 30 %
Vitamin B6 29 %
Magnesium 15 %
Folate 71 %

* 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.