Fried Cabbage with Bacon

1. 1
   prep

   Prep the vegetables and bacon.

   1.Core the cabbage, then roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.

   2.Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

   3.Chop the bacon slices into small pieces.
2. 2
   fry · ~8 min

   Cook the bacon until crisp.

   1.Place chopped bacon in a cold large skillet or cast iron pan.

   2.Set over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and fat is rendered (6-8 minutes).

   3.Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate. Leave the rendered bacon fat in the pan.

   TIPStarting bacon in a cold pan helps the fat render slowly and evenly without burning.
3. 3
   saute · ~5 min

   Sauté the onion in bacon fat.

   1.Add sliced onion to the hot bacon fat in the skillet.

   2.Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until soft and translucent (3-4 minutes).

   3.Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds).
4. 4
   saute · ~10 min

   Add cabbage and cook until tender.

   1.Add chopped cabbage to the skillet in batches, stirring to coat with the bacon fat.

   2.Season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika.

   3.Cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is wilted and edges are lightly caramelized (8-10 minutes).

   TIPDon't stir too often — letting the cabbage sit for a minute between stirs helps develop those browned, caramelized edges.
5. 5
   mix · ~1 min

   Return bacon and toss to combine.

   1.Return the crispy bacon pieces to the skillet.

   2.Toss everything together and cook for 1 more minute until heated through.
6. 6
   serve

   Serve hot straight from the skillet.

   Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy as a hearty side with roasted chicken, pork chops, or alongside cornbread.

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