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Crispy Cabbage and Bacon Skillet

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A quick and easy skillet recipe combining crispy bacon and caramelized cabbage for a savory, comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • About 1/2 medium green cabbage head, thinly sliced (about 300g or 10.5 oz)
  • 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • A handful fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Slice the cabbage into thin strips about 1/4-inch thick (about 300g or 10.5 oz). Thinly slice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
  2. Place bacon slices in a cold large skillet or cast iron pan. Turn heat to medium and cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden and crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving bacon fat in the skillet.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the bacon fat in the skillet. Add sliced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and add sliced cabbage to the skillet. Toss to coat in bacon fat and oil. Spread cabbage evenly and let cook undisturbed for 3–4 minutes to brown the underside. Stir and repeat a few times until cabbage edges caramelize, about 10 minutes total.
  5. Season cabbage with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well. Crumble cooked bacon over the skillet and stir gently.
  6. Drizzle apple cider vinegar over the mixture and toss to combine. Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and serve warm.

Notes

Start bacon in a cold pan and cook over medium heat to render fat slowly and avoid burning. Do not overcrowd the pan to allow cabbage to crisp properly. Let cabbage sit undisturbed for a few minutes at a time to achieve caramelization. Add vinegar at the end to brighten flavors without making cabbage soggy. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: cabbage, bacon, skillet, crispy, savory, quick recipe, weeknight meal, comfort food, easy recipe

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