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This Southern Fried Cabbage is loaded with crispy bacon and cooked until tender perfection! This one pan, low carb side dish is a true Southern delicacy.

Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon

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This Southern Fried Cabbage is loaded with crispy bacon and cooked until tender perfection! This one pan, low carb side dish is a true Southern delicacy.
4.64 from 22 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine Keto, Side Dish, Southern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 171 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices thick cut bacon chopped
  • 4 cups cabbage chopped
  • 1/2 small onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet to medium heat, add the chopped bacon and cook until crisp. When crisp remove the bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel lined plate.
  • Drain off all of the bacon grease except 1 tablespoon and set aside for later. 
  • Add the chopped onion to the bacon grease and sauté 7-10 minutes over medium heat until the onion caramelizes. 
  • Add 1 tablespoon of bacon grease back to the skillet, add the cabbage salt, pepper and paprika. 
  • Cook the cabbage for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally until it has reduced and is tender enough for your liking. 
  • Add the chopped bacon and serve immediately. 

Notes

Each serving has 3.9 net carbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.75 cupCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 6.3gProtein: 4.8gFat: 14.4gCholesterol: 21.5mgSodium: 206mgFiber: 2.4g
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