Southern Cabbage

Total Time Prep Time: 10 mins. Cook Time: 20 mins.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Our southern cabbage recipe has a ton of meaty, salty flavor. It's ready in less than 30 minutes and pairs well with comfort food staples like pork chops or fried chicken.

Ingredients

  • 4 bacon strips, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 cups chopped cabbage
  • 1/4 cup water

Directions

  1. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp, 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon drippings; discard remaining bacon grease.
  2. Add onion; cook 4-5 minutes or until soft. Stir in sugar, salt, red pepper flakes and pepper.
  3. Add cabbage and water; cook 8-10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a serving dish; top with cooked bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 86 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

Tender sauteed cabbage topped with crispy bacon makes an irresistible savory, smoky and sweet side dish. Try it with sausages, pulled pork or cornbread. —Lauren Grant, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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