Caramelized Onion Bacon Fried Cabbage

Deeply flavorful caramelized onion and crispy bacon pair perfectly with tender cabbage in this easy bacon fried cabbage. Try pairing it with corned beef and potatoes for a full hearty meal.

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Deeply flavorful caramelized onion and crispy bacon pair perfectly with tender cabbage in this easy bacon fried cabbage. Try pairing it with corned beef and potatoes for a full hearty meal.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings servings

Calories 146kcal

Ingredients

4 strips bacon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
3 medium cloves garlic, minced
1 small head green or purple cabbage, finely-chopped (about 6-8 cups)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook bacon strips in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, turning occasionally until crispy. Drain bacon on paper towels and finely dice.
Drain the bacon grease into a small bowl and set aside. Melt butter in same pan over medium-low heat. Add onions and stir occasionally until onions are a deep caramelized color, about 30-35 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Place caramelized onions in a bowl and set aside.
Pour reserved bacon grease into same pan and heat over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and saute 5-8 minutes until cabbage is tender.
Add caramelized onions, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, and bacon to cabbage and fold over medium-high heat 2-3 additional minutes until cabbage is evenly coated. Season cabbage with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store fried cabbage in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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