A favorite dish of the Southern United States, fried cabbage is actually more sautéed and braised than fried. The dish is a great way to cook cabbage and is guaranteed to have “cabbage haters” asking for more.

Southern Fried Cabbage

This is a great way to cook cabbage. The softened cabbage is lightly bathed in a subtle sweet & sour sauce and enhanced by the addition of crispy bacon pieces.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, American South, North American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Author: My Hungry Traveler

Equipment

Large pot or wok, with cover

Ingredients

3 slices Bacon, cut crosswise into ½-inch slices
4 tbsp Butter, divided
1 cup Onion, chopped
1 medium Cabbage, cored and chopped
1 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Freshly ground pepper
¼ tsp Cajun seasoning (optional)
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Cook bacon in a pot or wok over medium heat until fat is rendered. Add 2 tbsp butter then onions and sauté for 4 minutes. Add 1 tbsp water and stir to scrape up any brown bits on the bottom.
Add ½ of the cabbage to the pot along with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning. Stir to mix everything together. Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in remaining cabbage and cover. Stirring occasionally, simmer cabbage about 30 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp butter and cider vinegar. Sprinkle in crushed red pepper flakes, if desired, and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.