Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion and Garlic

Even if you don’t think you like cabbage you definitely have to give this recipe a try, with a good reason, because it’s absolutely delicious, very easy to make and hearty enough to be a meal on it’s own. let’s face it... how can you go wrong with bacon, garlic and onions?

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large head cabbage, cored and sliced
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. paprika
carrots, julienned (optional)

Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy and cooked through.

Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain. Chop into bite sized pieces.

Stir garlic and onion into the skillet with the bacon grease and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes, or until tender.

Now add the cabbage and carrots immediately and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or untill softened.

Add the bacon crumbles on top, ⅓ cup of water as needed to steam the cabbage, salt and pepper to taste, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika.

Stir to combine, reduce heat to low and cook for 20-30 minutes or until the liquid evaporates, stirring at regular intervals.

Taste and re-season if needed. Serve immediately.

Cook's Notes:  Do get some carrots in the mix, that just adds a little something extra to the dish.