Southern Fried Cabbage

Southern Fried Cabbage

from justapinch.com
95 min

Think you don't like cabbage? We bet this Southern fried cabbage will change your mind. It's tender and cooks to golden perfection. Frying it in bacon grease adds tons of flavor, while the white vinegar creates the perfect contrast with a sharp tang. A delicious side dish year-round, but especially good for New Year's Day.

Ingredients

  • 1 large cabbage
  • 1 large onion
  • 12 ounce(s) bacon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup(s) vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup(s) distilled vinegar
  • - salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut up the cabbage and slice the onions into rings.

  2. 2

    In a Dutch oven, fry the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, saving the grease.

  3. 3

    Add the oil to the grease.

  4. 4

    Add the cabbage and onions. Fry, tossing and turning every so often.

  5. 5

    Cook the cabbage down until clear and brown in spots. This takes about 1 hour.

  6. 6

    Once the cabbage is cooked, then add the vinegar and mix well.

  7. 7

    Add the salt, pepper, and cooked bacon. Allow to cook another 10 minutes or so.