My Grandma's Beloved Fried Cabbage Recipe! Soul Food Cabbage Recipe ❤️

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while smoked sausage is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Lemon juice offers a fresh flavor, while white vinegar is typically less expensive.

caraway seeds

🥗Healthier: fennel seeds

💰Cheaper: cumin

Fennel seeds provide a similar flavor profile, while cumin is widely available.

Cut the cabbage in half and remove the triangular core.

Slice the cabbage into 1/2 inch to 1/4 inch pieces.

Rinse the cabbage in a colander.

Slice the onion into strips.

Prep the red and orange bell peppers by slicing them.

Cook 8 oz of bacon in a Dutch oven until the fat is rendered, then remove the bacon and set aside.

Remove some of the bacon grease if desired, saving it for another recipe.

Add the sliced onion and peppers to the Dutch oven and sauté for about 1 minute.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of garlic and toast for a few seconds.

Add the sliced cabbage to the pot.

Pour in 2-3 cups of water, adjusting based on how much is evaporating.

Mix the cabbage after about 5 minutes to prevent burning.

Cook the cabbage for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the bacon back in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Adjust seasonings before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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