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A freshly cooked easy fried cabbage dish in a skillet

Proven way to grow your perfect Fried Cabbage (Easy)

This easy recipe guides you through growing your own cabbage and then frying it to crispy perfection. Enjoy a delicious and fresh side dish that's surprisingly simple to make from scratch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 head cabbage medium-sized
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. To grow your own cabbage, plant seeds or seedlings in rich, well-draining soil in a sunny spot, spacing them 18-24 inches apart.
  2. Water regularly and keep an eye out for pests; harvest when the head is firm and dense.
  3. Once harvested, wash and chop the cabbage into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, then remove and set aside, reserving the bacon fat.
  5. Add chopped onion to the skillet with bacon fat and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  7. Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet, along with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 10-15 minutes.
  8. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and cooked bacon, tossing to combine.
  9. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. Adjust cooking time based on your preferred level of cabbage tenderness.