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Close-up of easy fried cabbage with bacon and herbs in a skillet
Alyssa

Easy Fried Cabbage

This easy fried cabbage recipe is one flavorful side dish loaded with bacon, onion, and stone ground mustard.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: American, Irish
Calories: 142
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 pieces bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons stone ground mustard or Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 head cabbage sliced and chopped
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat a large pan on medium heat and add the sliced bacon. Cook until crispy, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Remove some bacon grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan.
  2. Add the onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it's translucent.
  3. Add the garlic, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper and give it a stir to combine.
  4. Place the sliced cabbage on top and use a large spoon or tongs to stir and sauté together for another 12 to 15 minutes, until the cabbage is buttery soft and slightly caramelized.
  5. Toss the bacon back in, and stir it all together before serving.