German Fried Cabbage with Bacon

German fried cabbage and bacon in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.

German Fried Cabbage with Bacon

Sweet, sour and salty, this German fried cabbage recipe is made even better with bacon! Simple to make, it's a great side for Oktoberfest, or any weeknight dinner.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: German

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Betty Davies

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
6 strips bacon
1 small cabbage (roughly chopped)
1 large onion (diced)
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
pinch black pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Instructions

Cut the strips of bacon into small pieces and chop the cabbage and onion so that they are ready to use.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large cast iron or standard skillet over a medium high heat.
Once hot, add the bacon and fry til browned and crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, keeping the oil and fat in the skillet, and set to one side.
Add the chopped cabbage and onion to the skillet with the garlic powder and black pepper. Cook, stirring often, til the onion has softened.
Add the sugar and apple cider vinegar to the skillet, and stir to combine.
Cook, stirring occasionally til most of the liquid has evaporated and the cabbage is tender.
Stir the cooked bacon into the cabbage, heat through and serve.

Notes

I used a large cast iron skillet to make this recipe. For best results, use the largest skillet or pan that you have so that the cabbage isn't too overcrowded.
When you remove the cooked bacon from the skillet, leave the fat in there. This will add more flavor to the cabbage.
Do keep your eye on the pan when frying the cabbage. Stir it fairly often to help it cook evenly.

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