Fried Cabbage

Name: Fried Cabbage
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; 1 small head green cabbage, cored and cut into about 1-inch pieces; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. celery seed; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

Bacon is the secret ingredient!

By Hannah Klinger; Recipe by Sloane LaytonPublished: Feb 15, 2023

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the pioneer woman's fried cabbage recipe

Caitlin Bensel

This St. Patrick's Day, why not try a side dish of irresistible (yes, irresistible!) fried cabbage? The not-so surprising secret is, of course, bacon. Cabbage crisps in the drippings, then steams in the pan until just tender. Celery seed adds crunch and an earthy flavor that balances the rest of the dish. Serve it on March 17 as part of a traditional Irish dinner along with a few more of your family's favorite cabbage recipes& or with skillet cornbread—it's perfect for soaking up all the juices in the pan!

How do you core a cabbage?

Cut the cabbage in half through the stem, then halve each so you have four quarters. Cut into each quarter at a 45° angle to remove the center core. Instead of discarding the core, you can also thinly slice it and give it a head start in the pan before adding the rest of the cabbage.

Can you use regular bacon instead of thick-cut bacon?

Thick-cut bacon will still be crispy after the fat has rendered and will be more visible in the finished dish than regular bacon, but you can use either here. Be sure to remove it from the Dutch oven as soon as it's cooked (bacon can burn quickly in its own drippings).

What can I use instead of apple cider vinegar?

A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens up fried cabbage (apples and cabbage are also a classic pair). If you don't have cider vinegar on hand, try one of these simple substitutes.

What can you serve with fried cabbage?

Fried cabbage is perfect for a hearty winter meal! Beyond your St. Patrick's Day corned beef and potatoes, serve this side dish with baked beans or potato pierogies.

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Yields:: 6 - 8 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 10 mins
Total Time:: 35 mins

Ingredients

4
slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
1
small head green cabbage, cored and cut into about 1-inch pieces
1
yellow onion, chopped
2 tsp.
kosher salt
1 tsp.
celery seed
1/2 tsp.
black pepper
1 tbsp.
apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Step 1Place bacon in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and rendered, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving bacon drippings in the Dutch oven.
2. Step 2Return the Dutch oven to medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the cabbage, 2 tablespoons water, salt, celery seed, and black pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the cabbage. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is tender, 8 to 12 minutes.
3. Step 3Remove the cabbage from the heat and stir in the vinegar and bacon. Serve hot.