Fried Cabbage with Crispy Bacon 🥬🥓🔥

A rustic, hearty skillet dish—tender cabbage sautéed in bacon grease with golden edges and smoky, crispy bacon bits.

Ingredients 🛒

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 1 medium head green cabbage (2–2½ pounds), cored and roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Cook bacon: Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until crisp, 8–10 minutes. Remove bacon with slotted spoon, leaving grease in skillet.
2. Sauté cabbage: Add chopped cabbage to hot bacon grease. Toss to coat, sprinkle with salt.
3. Cook: Stir every couple of minutes until cabbage is tender with golden edges, 12–15 minutes. If pan looks dry, add 1 tbsp water.
4. Combine: Stir crispy bacon back into skillet. Cook 1–2 minutes more to meld flavors.
5. Serve: Enjoy hot straight from the skillet, making sure each serving has tender cabbage and bacon bits.

Tips 🌟

• Extra flavor: Add black pepper, garlic powder, or a splash of apple cider vinegar.
• Variation: Mix in onions or smoked sausage for a fuller dish.
• Serving idea: Pair with cornbread or roasted potatoes.

Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: ~35 minutes
• Servings: 4–6

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