Tender cabbage and onions fried in smoky bacon grease and topped with crispy bacon. The perfect 20 minute side dish to serve with any meal.
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The Inspiration
During St. Patrick's Day, I was trying to think of a way to cook the cabbage without boiling it with corned beef.
So, I thought of these maple soy brussels sprouts in which I've made variations to by adding onions and bacon.
I crisped up some bacon, then fried the cabbage, onions, and seasonings and voila!
First of all, anything with bacon automatically tastes amazing, am I right? You can't go wrong.
The smoky bacon grease infuses into the cabbage and caramelizes the onion ever so slightly and brings out the sweetness in the cabbage and onions.
I kept the seasoning simple with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper because you don't need much to make this dish delicious!
The crispy bacon bits add savory-ness and texture to the tender cabbage.
I love this recipe and make it all the time because it really elevates cabbage into a whole new dimension.
I hope you give this recipe a try and maybe add it to your regular meal plans!
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- It's a delicious side dish made in 20 minutes!
- It has bacon! Need I say more?
- It has smoky, sweet and savory flavors! We're talking umami level here.
Ingredients
- Bacon- pork bacon is best to ensure it crisps up and there is enough fat to fry the cabbage.
- Onion- You can use yellow sweet onion, white onions, red onions, or shallots.
- Green cabbage- the star of the dish. You can also replace some of the cabbage with shredded carrots.
- Paprika- smoked paprika would be even better.
- Garlic powder- or 2 cloves of fresh minced garlic added during the last few minutes of cooking.
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How to Make Stir Fried Cabbage with Crispy Bacon and Onions
- In a large skillet on medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and leave the grease in the pan.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and stir fry for 8-10 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Top with bacon.
Tasty Tips
- Cut thicker parts of the cabbage into smaller pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Top with bacon just before serving so it stays crispy.
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FAQs
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. I recommend storing the bacon separately and topping the reheated cabbage with bacon just before serving.
Yes this freeze well for a couple of months.
To make this dish vegetarian, use 2-3 tablespoons of canola, avocado, or vegetable oil and omit the bacon.
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Stir Fried Cabbage with Crispy Bacon and Onions
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon diced
- ¼ cup yellow onion diced
- 3 cups green cabbage shredded or chopped into 1 inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet on medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and leave the grease in the pan.
- Add in the onions, green cabbage, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Stir fry for 8-10 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Top with bacon and serve immediatley.
Notes
- Cut thicker parts of the cabbage into smaller pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Top with bacon just before serving so it stays crispy.
Ria says
This dish is called halushki. I learned it from my Hungarian grandmother years and years ago