Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic, 1st Recipes Style (Print Version)
A savory skillet cabbage recipe with crisp bacon, sweet onion, garlic, and lightly browned edges.
# Ingredients:
For the skillet
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6 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large green cabbage, about 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg), cored and sliced
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1-2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional
# Instructions:
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Place the chopped bacon in a cold 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and leave about 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.
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Add the olive oil and onion to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the onion softens and starts to turn golden at the edges.
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Stir in the fresh garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
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Add the sliced cabbage, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well, then cook uncovered for 10-14 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
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Stir in the apple cider vinegar and reserved bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle with parsley if using and serve hot.
# Notes:
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Use a wide skillet so the cabbage browns instead of steaming.
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For softer cabbage, cover the skillet for the last few minutes, then uncover to cook off moisture.
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Best served hot while the bacon is still crisp.