Best 7 Fabulous Fried Cabbage Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform the humble cabbage into a delectable side dish that will steal the show at your next meal. In this article, we'll guide you through the art of creating "Fabulous Fried Cabbage," a dish that combines simplicity with explosive flavor. With just a few common ingredients and a dash of culinary magic, you'll discover how to elevate this everyday vegetable into an extraordinary side that will complement a wide variety of main courses.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

FRIED CABBAGE



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When I was young, my family grew our own cabbages. It was fun to put them to use in the kitchen, just as I did with this comforting side. With potatoes, deviled eggs and cornbread, fried cabbage tastes like home. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 cups coarsely chopped cabbage
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, salt, pepper flakes and pepper. Add the cabbage and water. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE VERY BEST FRIED CABBAGE RECIPE



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Quick and easy, this Fried Cabbage recipe is finished off with a tangy dollop of sour cream!

Provided by Kellie

Categories     Side Dish     vegetable

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
1 vidalia onion (thinly sliced)
1 head cabbage (cored and chopped)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tbsp cooked and crumbled bacon or pancetta

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and then stir in the olive oil.
  • Add the onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When the onions are softened and beginning to caramelize, stir in half the cabbage. Cook the cabbage for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
  • Add the remaining cabbage to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and beginning to caramelize.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Top with bacon or pancetta, if desired.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 262 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRIED CABBAGE



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This is a great way to get your family to eat veggies. My son dislikes boiled cabbage, but agrees this is a tasty dish.

Provided by Contented Home-maker

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound bacon, diced
2 onions, chopped
1 cup diced bell pepper
1 head cabbage, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon, onions, and bell pepper together in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is just starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add cabbage and cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage is tender and transparent, 20 to 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 459.6 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE



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This dish was always a favorite at Mammaw's house. Cabbage is fried with onion and bacon in this simple quick side dish. Terrific with cornbread.

Provided by JNADX3

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon, cut into thirds
⅓ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
1 head cabbage, cored and sliced
1 white onion, chopped
1 pinch white sugar

Steps:

  • Place the bacon and vegetable oil into a large pot over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp. Add cabbage, onion, and sugar to the pot; cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes, until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 527.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

STIR-FRIED SAVOY CABBAGE



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A simple dish full of vitamin C and folic acid and ideal on the side of your Sunday roast

Provided by Silvana Franco

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large Savoy cabbage , thinly sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , thinly sliced
1 tsp fennel or caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Steam or boil the cabbage for 3-4 mins until just tender, then drain well. If doing ahead of time, cool under running water and chill until ready to stir-fry.
  • Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan. Add the garlic and seeds and cook for 1 min until beginning to turn golden. Toss in the cabbage and stir-fry over the highest heat for 3-4 mins. Season with a little sea salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.02 milligram of sodium

FABULOUS FRIED CABBAGE



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A favorite old Irish family recipe for fried cabbage and it's so easy.

Provided by cook-it-up-axel

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 teaspoons butter
1 (15 ounce) can chicken broth
1 head cabbage, cored and coarsely chopped
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the butter and chicken broth to a boil in a large skillet. Reduce heat to low and add the cabbage. Cover and cook over low heat to steam the cabbage for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently, or until cabbage is tender and sweet. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 384.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

BONNIE'S FRIED CABBAGE



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This is my favorite way to cook cabbage and it's got bacon. What's not to love?

Provided by Bonnie Roberts

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 slices bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 head cabbage, sliced into thin strips
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch white sugar

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels and reserve drippings in the pot.
  • Melt butter in bacon drippings in the pot over medium heat. Stir cabbage, onion, salt, pepper, and sugar into butter and bacon drippings. Cover the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage and onion are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Crumble bacon into cooked cabbage.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 18.6 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 628 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage. Look for a head of cabbage that is firm and has tightly packed leaves. Avoid heads that are wilted or have brown spots.
  • Shred the cabbage thinly. This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a large skillet or wok. This will give the cabbage plenty of room to spread out and cook evenly.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat. This will help the cabbage brown quickly and evenly.
  • Add the cabbage to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until it is tender and browned. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Season the cabbage with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings.
  • Serve immediately. Fried cabbage is best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Fried cabbage is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of main courses. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it is also a budget-friendly dish. With a few simple tips, you can make fried cabbage that is crispy, flavorful, and healthy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give fried cabbage a try. You won't be disappointed!

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