Southern Fried Cabbage
A classic Southern dish of tender cabbage, savory bacon, onions, and mushrooms cooked to perfection with flavorful seasonings.
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Servings: 6
Equipment
Large Skillet
- Paper towels
Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- - 1 pound bacon
- - 1 large head cabbage chopped
- - 1 large onion chopped
- - 1 8 oz package sliced fresh mushrooms
- - Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels; crumble when cooled. Reserve 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings in skillet.
- Cook and stir cabbage, onion, and mushrooms in the remaining bacon drippings until tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
- Fold bacon into cabbage mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste preference, adding more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve as a hearty side dish alongside fried chicken or pork chops for a comforting Southern meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a tasty meal prep option.
- Serve as a hearty side dish alongside fried chicken or pork chops for a comforting Southern meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated for a tasty meal prep option.