Old Fashioned Southern Boiled Cabbage Recipe

Old Fashioned Southern Boiled Cabbage Recipe

from juliassimplysouthern.com
Sides
75 min
1 serving
203 kcal / serving

I've got a classic Southern comfort dish that's sure to make your taste buds sing: Southern Boiled Cabbage. This humble yet hearty side dish is packed with flavor, perfect for any family gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner. We start with fresh, crisp cabbage, simmered to perfection in a savory broth with just the right touch of smoky bacon. It's seasoned with a dash of love and a sprinkle of Southern charm. Simple, wholesome, and oh-so-delicious, this boiled cabbage will have everyone asking for seconds. Serve it alongside your favorite fried chicken or pork chops for a meal that's pure Southern bliss. Enjoy, y'all!

Ingredients

  • 2strips of bacon
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 cupdiced vidalia onion
  • 1 tablespoonminced garlic
  • 1 headgreen cabbage (washed and core removed, cut into wedges)
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspooncracked black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 pinchred pepper flakes (optional)
  • 32 ounceschicken stock

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat a large pot, 3 quarts or larger) over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Cut the slices of bacon into pieces and add to the pot to cook and render their fat, stir occasionally.

  3. 3

    Once the bacon has released most of it's drippings, add the butter and diced onion. Sauté for 2 minutes.

  4. 4

    Next, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.

  5. 5

    Add the wedges of green cabbage to the pot and add the seasonings.

  6. 6

    Next, add the stock.

  7. 7

    Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 1 hour, or until desired tenderness.