Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon

You don’t need fancy ingredients to make something great, and this fried cabbage proves that! Bacon, cabbage, a little seasoning, and a hot skillet. That’s it. And it works every single time.

How to Make Fried Cabbage

This recipe comes together fast with just a few basic steps. Everything cooks in one skillet, making prep and cleanup nice and simple. I love using cabbage because it is cheap and naturally high in fiber, which makes this cozy side surprisingly filling.

1. Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, add the diced bacon and cook until fried and crispy, about 7-8 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside. Drain off most of the bacon grease, but leave about 2 tablespoons in the skillet to cook the onion and cabbage.
2. Cook the Onion and Cabbage: Add the sliced onion and cabbage to the skillet. Cook and stir until the onion and cabbage are tender, about 8 minutes.
3. Season: Add granulated sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper, then cook for 2 minutes.
4. Serve: Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet, stir to combine, then serve the fried cabbage warm and enjoy!

More Cabbage Recipes

Cabbage is one of those veggies that goes a long way. It’s cheap, easy to cook, and works in so many meals! Here are a few more cabbage recipes to try next.