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Southern Fried Cabbage Recipe

Southern Fried Cabbage is a crispy, delicious recipe that comes together in minutes. Thick cut bacon, onions, peppers, and a hint of spice, you've got to try this for an easy dinner side.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword cabbage, fried cabbage, Southern Fried Cabbage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 3 pound head of cabbage sliced & washed
  • 1/2 pound thick cut bacon cut in small pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Toss the bacon into a large pot or pan, then place over medium heat.
  • Cook the bacon until it's browned, and most of the fat is rendered.
  • Remove the bacon pieces from the pan/pot, then set to the side.
  • Toss in the cabbage, peppers, and onions.
  • NOTE: EVERYTHING WILL NOT FIT INTO THE POT AT FIRST. ONCE IT COOKS, IT WILL SHRINK!
  • Once the cabbage and other ingredients start to get tender( about 10 minutes) sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic & onion powder and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes or so, then toss in the bacon.
  • Stir the ingredients, then add everything into your serving dish.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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