St. Patrick’s Day Fried Cabbage
St. Patrick’s Day Fried Cabbage is a delightful dish that combines tender cabbage sautéed with crispy bacon, sweet onions, and aromatic garlic. This comforting recipe is perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities or any time you’re in the mood for a hearty, soul-warming meal. With its savory flavors and vibrant colors, this dish is sure to impress family and friends while creating memorable moments around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), chopped
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: wash and chop the cabbage, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and leave rendered fat in the pan.
- Add diced onion to the skillet; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Gradually add chopped cabbage to the skillet; stir well with bacon mixture. Cook for 10-15 minutes until tender but slightly crunchy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 206
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 679mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 23mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with olive oil or smoked paprika for added flavor. Add other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for extra crunch and nutrition.