Description
Hearty German Fried Cabbage with Onions and Bacon delights home cooks with its simple, rustic charm. Rich pork flavor and caramelized vegetables create a satisfying side dish you’ll crave alongside roasted meats or hearty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 head cabbage, chopped
- 5 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 onion, chopped
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Fat:
- Reserved bacon grease
Instructions
- Render bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp and golden, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool, reserving the rendered fat.
- Using the same skillet with bacon fat, sauté onions on medium heat until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 4-5 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet and quickly stir for 30-45 seconds until fragrant, preventing burning.
- Lower heat to medium-low and add shredded cabbage, gently tossing to coat with onion and garlic mixture. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally until cabbage wilts and becomes tender.
- Season the cabbage mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to develop deeper flavors and ensure even seasoning.
- Crumble reserved bacon and sprinkle over the cabbage just before serving, creating a crunchy and savory garnish that adds texture and rich flavor to the dish.
Notes
- Select high-quality thick-cut bacon for maximum flavor and crispiness.
- Drain excess bacon grease if you prefer a lighter dish, keeping just enough for sautéing.
- Slice cabbage uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Adjust seasoning gradually, tasting as you go to prevent over-salting since bacon provides natural saltiness.
- For vegetarian option, replace bacon with smoked paprika or liquid smoke to maintain a rich, smoky profile.
- Cut cabbage into similar-sized pieces to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent some pieces from becoming mushy while others remain crunchy.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and deeper caramelization of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg