Spice it up with pepper flakes and or chili, and you’re set. Another ethnic way of making this is using crayfish or smoked fish. I made this all the time using these rustic ingredients and tomatoes. And it was always a hit.
Imma’s Southern Fried Cabbage Recipe
I’m telling you, this fried cabbage is absolutely delicious and so easy to make! It features garlic, bacon, and onion as its flavor base. And to make it more scrumptious, you can add smoked sausage or repurpose your leftover smoked turkey and ham to add to our dish. Oh, I tried it with all of them, and I loved it all. ❤
Fried Cabbage Recipe Ingredients
Not only our recipe today is delicious and packed with nutrients, but it’s also ready to serve in less than 30 minutes. Not to mention with a fairly short list of ingredients and these are:
Cabbage – I prefer my cabbage with a little crisp, so I make sure not to overcook it. Also, overcooking your veggies removes their essential nutrients and diminishes their flavors. I also have an easy way to cut cabbage to save time.Bacon – Like cheese, bacon is a wonder ingredient. You add it and instantly boost the flavor of any dish. Yum!Spices – Oh, the classic sauteing duo – garlic and onion, we need them to make our cabbage stir fry naturally savory. Plus, paprika, Immaculate Bites Creole Seasoning (salt-free), and my secret ingredient, Worcestershire sauce, amplify the flavor while adding an iconic Southern touch. And, of course, a kick of heat from pepper flakes completes our fried cabbage recipe. I suggest sauteing the seasonings in butter to add an exceptional flavor to our dish.
How to Make Southern Fried Cabbage
Prep the Cabbage and Bacon Saute All the Ingredients
Recipe Variations
More Veggies – You can add more veggies as you please. Such as carrots, celery, potatoes, and bell pepper. Just like our vegetarian dish here, Ethiopian Cabbage. That’s how versatile our recipe for fried cabbage is. 👌Tomato-Based Sauce – Add a combination of sweet and tangy flavors to our soup base with the addition of tomato sauce or fresh tomatoes, like what I did here in Sauteed Cabbage and Sausage.Meat Options – Fried cabbage and sausage is also one of my favorite variations of this recipe. You can also try it with Shredded Chicken and Pulled Pork. Or with seafood gems, such as shrimp, squid, fish, mussel, oyster, scallop, crab, lobster, etc. See Jamaican Cabbage and Shrimp.
Tips and Tricks
Add about a teaspoon of sugar to balance the bitterness and make it more kid-friendly without taking away the smoky flavor.Don’t overcook the cabbage. Turn the heat off when the cabbage becomes a little translucent. It will continue to cook due to the residual heat.Just leave out the bacon and use olive oil instead of butter to enjoy it as a vegan or vegetarian version.
Serving and Storage Instructions
There’s no need to make our Cajun Fried Cabbage in advance since it’s ready in 30 minutes. But you can make it a day or two ahead of time and reheat it by simmering it in a saucepan or the microwave in 30-second blasts until it’s the temperature you want. Served hot next to Southern fried chicken and cornbread is the way to go.
Store – Transfer the leftover cabbage stir fry in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag. Don’t forget to cool completely before storing.Refrigerate – You can store cabbage in the fridge for up to four days. Discard immediately if it starts to smell funky or gets slimy.Freezer – If properly stored, it will keep in the freezer for up to six months or more. Thaw the frozen cabbage in the fridge overnight when ready to serve.Reheat – You can use a microwave to reheat a small serving of our friend cabbage. You reheat a small serving of our fried cabbage in the microwave. Or reheat in a pan over medium-low heat until heated through, occasionally stirring to prevent scorching.
What to Serve with Fried Cabbage
Fried Cabbage makes a great entree if you put enough bacon. 😉 Seasoned rice or hot water cornbread makes a lovely pairing. Or you can also be served as a side dish to these equally mouthwatering dishes below.
Pork Tenderloin RoastPaprika Chicken LegsNew Orleans BBQ ShrimpCrawfish EtouffeeRoast Beef
More Veggie Recipes to Try
Cabbage Roll CasseroleSpinach PieInstant Pot Black BeansSauteed Brussels SproutsRoast Potatoes and Carrots
Watch How to Make It
[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”HdaMhbn6″ upload-date=”Tue Aug 07 2018 11:39:31 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)” name=”Southern Fried Cabbage” description=”Southern Fried Cabbage – Simple, tasty , flavored with garlic and bacon -Ready in less than no time. Fried cabbage is actually a mixture of sautéing, and/or stewing, being cooked low and simmered in its own juices, rather than fried quickly. It is really not “Fried” so don’t be alarmed!”] This blog post was first published in August 2016 and has been updated with an additional write-up, new photos, and a video.
