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Fried Irish Cabbage with Bacon

Name: Fried Irish Cabbage with Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package bacon; ¼ cup bacon drippings; 1 small head cabbage, cored and finely chopped; ground black pepper to taste

Rating: 4.73 stars

82 Ratings
67 Reviews
20 Photos

Cabbage fried in bacon grease with bacon.

By cmarten

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 (12 ounce) package bacon
¼ cup bacon drippings
1 small head cabbage, cored and finely chopped
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Cook bacon in a deep skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve 1/4 cup drippings in skillet.

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Step 2

Cook and stir cabbage in hot bacon drippings over medium heat until cabbage wilts, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3

Crumble bacon over cabbage. Stir and simmer until bacon is warmed, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with black pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

220 calories; protein 8.5g; carbohydrates 7.3g; fat 17.8g; cholesterol 30mg; sodium 467.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (67)

Most helpful positive review

GammiP

03/20/2012

I live in the South and this recipe is a staple in all households. There is nothing better if you like cabbage. Thanks for sharing. Read More

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(78)

Most helpful critical review

Mike

07/29/2013

decent side for pork Read More

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(1)

82 Ratings

5 star values: 61
4 star values: 20
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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GammiP

03/20/2012

I live in the South and this recipe is a staple in all households. There is nothing better if you like cabbage. Thanks for sharing. Read More

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(78)

Dahling 2

03/23/2012

This is soooo good! I add about a tsp of brown sugar to help caramelize the cabbage but still retain it's crisp/tender qualities. Brussel sprouts are TDF prepared like this. I half them, steam them for a short time then throw them in the skillet. My future daughter in law says, "I now like brussel sprouts!" Read More

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(72)

Kellie Howe

03/23/2012

I love this recipe but I put onion and green peppers in the bacon drippings until they soften and then add the cabbage. Read More

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(64)

Jan Shamasko

03/23/2012

I've been making this for years..I shred the cabbage instead of chopping it cooks more evenly. BIG TIP: you can also use pre-shredded cabbage from the grocery store, which makes it fast and easy. I add whatever I have avail. onion red or yellow, celery chopped finely. I also have prefried bacon in my freezer which is very convenient. And I keep the bacon grease in the refrigerator for seasoning other dishes. My husband loves this dish. And even if you don't like cabbage, you may want to try this, it just might change your mind on cabbage. Read More

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Mamaw

03/23/2012

My grandmother used to make this for our Sunday dinners so when I used this recipe it sure brought back some pleasant memories! Thanks! Read More

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Lana Boyd

03/23/2012

We make this adding onions and noodles boiled in chicken broth, Very good!!!! Read More

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TERIM133

03/23/2012

My mom was from the south we also ate this all the time. She later added tomatoes and we ate this over rice. Brings back plenty of memories. Read More

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(12)

GBYEGIRL

05/19/2013

After reading other reveiws I added 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar & some onions. Super excellent!!!! Also added this to mashed potatoes to make a pretty good colcannon. Read More

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Cathy Gearity Bory

02/27/2015

Saute chopped onions with the cabbage and when everything is soft mix it along with the bacon into mashed potatoes. That dish is called Colcannon and served with melted butter in a well you make on top of the potatoes! I make that every St Pat's Day along with Corned Beef Wellington! Read More

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Mike

07/29/2013

decent side for pork Read More

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(1)

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I live in the South and this recipe is a staple in all households. There is nothing better if you like cabbage. Thanks for sharing.

I love this recipe but I put onion and green peppers in the bacon drippings until they soften and then add the cabbage.

My grandmother used to make this for our Sunday dinners so when I used this recipe it sure brought back some pleasant memories! Thanks!

We make this adding onions and noodles boiled in chicken broth, Very good!!!!

My mom was from the south we also ate this all the time. She later added tomatoes and we ate this over rice. Brings back plenty of memories.

After reading other reveiws I added 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar & some onions. Super excellent!!!! Also added this to mashed potatoes to make a pretty good colcannon.