Fried Cabbage Recipe
Quick and easy, this Fried Cabbage recipe is finished off with a tangy dollop of sour cream!
Servings: 8
Cost: $5
Equipment
- 1 sharp kitchen knife
- 1 skillet
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 vidalia onion thinly sliced
- 1 head cabbage cored and chopped
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp cooked and crumbled bacon or pancetta
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon or stone-ground mustard optional
- 4 oz bacon or pancetta chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and then stir in the olive oil.
- Add the onions to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the onions are softened and beginning to caramelize, stir in half the cabbage. Cook the cabbage for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
- Add the remaining cabbage to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted and beginning to caramelize.
- Season with salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in ¼ cup sour cream until creamy. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve warm.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
Variations
- Cajun: 1 tsp Cajun seasoning + hot sauce to taste.
- Spicy: ½–1 tsp chili flakes or chili powder.
- Hearty: Add sliced smoked sausage and cook until browned before adding cabbage.
Nutrition
Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 43.6mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 0.7mg