SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE
This southern fried cabbage makes a great side dish, or just add some of our cornbread and make a meal out of it. If you’ve never tried this fried cabbage, we can’t recommend it enough. Honestly, when it hits the dinner table….just give me a fork and get out of the way. It’s THAT good! I feel like people really underestimate cabbage. It’s such a versatile vegetable and a staple in our homes.
SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE INGREDIENTS:
- bacon, cooked crisp
- bacon drippings
- butter
- onion, peeled and chopped
- green pepper, chopped (can use a combination of both red and green)
- minced garlic
- small head cabbage, chopped
- salt
- black pepper
- Cajun seasoning, (optional)
- chicken broth
- paprika
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SOUTHERN FRIED CABBAGE NOTES:
- This dish makes about six servings and could easily be doubled for a larger group or family dinner.
- Here is a recipe to make your own Cajun seasoning. If you don’t like Cajun seasoning, you can certainly leave it out and add the seasonings you enjoy.
- You could easily make this dish with smoked sausage, polish sausage, chicken sausage, or smoked turkey.
- I’ve never tried this dish with turkey bacon, but you could certainly try it. If you don’t have bacon grease, just add a bit more butter. You can also leave the bacon out.
- We make Southern fried cabbage in a cast iron skillet. Just make sure you use a non-stick pan for the best results.
HAVE LEFTOVERS?
- This dish should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 4-5 days.
- Easily heat it up in the microwave or toss it back into a skillet and heat it through.
- I’ve been known to heat this up the next day and serve it with a fried egg over it for breakfast. Give it a try!
“OMG. The Southern Fried Cabbage is SOOOOOO good. I served it with Sweet cornbread, because that’s the style my husband loves. I love your recipes and try something new each week.”-Sharon
Southern Fried Cabbage
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 slices of bacon cooked crisp
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion peeled and chopped
- 1 medium sweet green pepper chopped (can use a combination of both red and green)
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 small head cabbage chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- paprika
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crisp, remove from pan and drain on paper towel. Set bacon aside. Remove excess bacon drippings from pan reserving 2 tablespoons. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter into the bacon drippings in your pan
- Add chopped onion, peppers, minced garlic, chopped cabbage, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and chicken broth to pan. Cook on medium low heat, covered for 15 to 20 minutes until cabbage reaches the consistency of softness you like. Some people like their cabbage kind of crispy while others like it well done. Remove from heat, crumble bacon on top, sprinkle with paprika. Makes about 6 servings.
OTHER CABBAGE DISHES YOU MAY LIKE:
- Sausage and Cabbage Casserole
- Cajune Cabbage Jambalaya
- Cabbage Roll Casserole
- Crock Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
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Could I add apple cider vinegar to this at the end?
Sure!
Excellent, easy rec
Southern Fried Cabbage is excellent!
This recipe came in handy for the holiday season. It was super easy and customizable. I did decide to add the Cajun seasoning and it adds a nice flavor. Thank you for sharing.
You’re very welcome!
This is a scrumptious dish. I didn’t have peppers and used thinly sliced carrots . Made a great side dish. If I had some cornbread it would have been a good main dish. Leftovers were great for work the next day.
Cooked cabbage and cornbread are perfect together!
My family loves cabbage. Thank you for the delicious recipe! I will use this one alot!
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for. I didn’t have a bell pepper, so that’s a bummer. The cabbage was still delicious though. I’ll be saving this recipe for future use
My husband loved this and so did a friend who stopped by for lunch. She took some home with her and had it for dinner. I cooked kielbasa for a side of meat. It’s a good side dish.
My mom used to make something similar, but she added sliced browned sausage and a can of drained tomatoes.
I made your cabbage recipe for the past few years for New Years Day,along with Hopp’n John and Hoe cakes. I follow the recipe and it is amazing every time. The only thing I do differently is add 4 smoked pork chops to the cabbage. Absolutely, hands down the best Southern cabbage recipe. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of Southern cooking, you should be proud of how you make others better home cooks and passing along traditional recipes for generations to make and enjoy.
Thank you so much for the kind comment! We’re thrilled you are enjoying our recipes!!
Love this recipe and I love your Bybee casserole bowl!
Thank you!!
OMG. The Southern Style Cabbage is SOOOOOO good. I served it with Sweet cornbread, because that’s the style my husband loves. I love your recipes and try something new each week,
Thank you so much Sharon. So happy to hear you are enjoying the recipes and thank you for letting me know.
You do not have to use the bacon do you!! Or the meat broth. I do not eat meat and have not eaten meat in over 50 years. I do fry cabbage and it is very good . You do have nice recipes and if I want to try one..I just omit the meat, eggs or whatever animal you have listed. The food is very good.
Thank you Barbara. I only make it by the recipe but I see no reason why you couldn’t leave it out.
I believe you will need a completely different recipe than this one because of your restriction.
Perhaps you should google recipes without meat. If your cabbage is very good, why worry about this recipe?
I just love ALL OF YOUR RECEPIES! Enjoy each dish I get to make! Thank you for such a wonderful website!
Thank you so much Gloria! So happy to hear you are enjoying the recipes and happy to have you on the site. Have a great new year.