Fried Cabbage

4.95 from 178 votes

This fried cabbage is super easy to make with just a few ingredients and comes together in less than 30 minutes! Serve as a main or side dish.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: Irish

Keyword: Fried Cabbage

Servings: servings

In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crisp, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spatula to remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Do not discard the bacon grease.
In the same skillet, add 1/3 cup diced yellow onionCook, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
Roughly chop or shred 1/2 head green cabbage and add it to the skillet with the onion. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 7-10 minutes.
Return the cooked bacon to the skillet, stirring to combine with the cabbage mixture. Serve hot.

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For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and substitute 2-3 tablespoons of salted butter to cook the onions and cabbage.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.