What’s in this Fried Cabbage recipe?
This side dish requires less than 5 ingredients and only a couple of steps to make. This cabbage with bacon is great for St. Patrick’s Day, or a simple low-carb and keto-friendly recipe for regular meals.
Cabbage: Remove the white center from a head of cabbage and chop it into 1-inch pieces Bacon: Cut into ½ inch pieces. Broth: You can use chicken broth or vegetable broth. I prefer low-sodium broth, but that’s up to you. Salt and Pepper: You don’t need much to season this dish.
Green cabbage is the more traditional option for this recipe, but you can use red cabbage if you prefer. It has an earthier, more peppery flavor, but it will still taste great.
Can I add onion to fried cabbage and bacon?
If you want to add diced onions: remove the bacon from the pot after cooking, then cook the onions in the bacon grease until softened. Then continue on with the recipe at Step 2, adding the bacon back into the pot along with the rest of the ingredients.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove until warm.
How to Freeze Cabbage and Bacon
While raw cabbage doesn’t freeze well, fried cabbage does! Let it cool, then place it in a freezer-safe container or resealable bag and store up to 3 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
What to Serve with Fried Cabbage
Cabbage and bacon makes a great little side dish for all kinds of main dishes. It pairs well with corned beef hash, turkey meatloaf, or air fried chicken. Since it’s keto-friendly, it’s a great option for whatever low-carb, protein-heavy meals you have planned! If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy! You can also jump to recipe.
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