Southern-fried cabbage and bacon will become an instant favorite from the first bite. You have tender cabbage that is seasoned to perfection with garlic, onions, and of course salty bacon. Serve this dish up any day of the week or to your guests and watch it disappear instantly. This fried cabbage and bacon is magical, it just works in an incredible way! 

If you have never had pan-fried cabbage, you are not living. I mean to tell you this side dish is simple to make but loaded with vibrant flavors. Pair with any main dish and watch it outshine the meal. I used a cast-iron skillet and it worked perfectly for that southern fried cabbage I grew up eating.

Southern Fried Cabbage and Bacon

Southern fried cabbage and bacon will become an instant favorite from the first bite. You have tender cabbage that is seasoned to perfection with garlic, onions, and of course salty bacon.

Ingredients

• 1 head cabbage
• 1 pound thick cut bacon
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. Cut bacon into bite-size pieces and Fry in medium heat until brown and crispy.
2. Remove bacon and leave grease from the bacon in a pan
3. Place Onion and garlic in the pan and fry for 1-2 minutes
4. Chop up your cabbage into bite-size pieces.
5. Place cabbage in the pan along with spices.
6. Stir and cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
7. Stir bacon back into the pan and mix with the cabbage.
8. Serve and Enjoy!