Fried Cabbage with Crispy Browned Bits on Top
A simple and savory fried cabbage dish cooked until tender with delicious crispy browned edges. This budget-friendly recipe is full of comforting flavor and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 1 medium cabbage, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: cooked bacon, smoked sausage, or sliced onions
Instructions
- Slice the cabbage into thin strips.
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the cabbage and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
- Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Allow the cabbage to sit undisturbed for short intervals to develop browned, crispy bits on the bottom.
- Continue cooking, alternating between stirring and letting it sit, until the cabbage is tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Add cooked bacon for a smoky flavor.
- Stir in smoked sausage to make it more filling.
- Add sliced onions for extra sweetness.
- Use butter instead of oil for a richer taste.
- Add crushed red pepper for heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet to restore crispiness or microwave for a softer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
