How to Make Southern Fried Smothered Cabbage - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you crave soulful and satisfying comfort food, then Southern Fried Smothered Cabbage is the ultimate dish for you. This traditional Southern side dish is packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making it a perfect addition to any meal. The combination of tender cabbage, crispy bacon, and savory seasonings creates a mouthwatering dish that will leave everyone at the table asking for seconds.

What sets this dish apart from regular sautéed cabbage is the process of "smothering," which...

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Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, or more to taste
  • 1 medium head cabbage - cored, cut into eighths, and sliced
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 packet sugar substitute (such as Equal®) (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Heat a large, lidded cast iron pot over medium-high heat. Add bacon and fry until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Quickly add cabbage pieces and water, in that order. Cover the pot with the lid and allow cabbage to steam, about 1 minute. Season with cayenne pepper and salt and boil for 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and reduce heat to a high simmer. Cook until all liquid has evaporated and cabbage is browning in the bottom of the pot and wilted but not soggy, about 10 minutes more. Scrape the bottom of the pot regularly and turn cabbage to prevent sticking.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 594mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 167mg
    • Calcium: 192mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 888mg