Fried Cabbage Potatoes Bacon
This dish combines crispy bacon with tender fried cabbage and golden potatoes, delivering a flavorful and hearty meal perfect for any time of the day.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 Dutch oven optional alternative to skillet
- 1 lid for covering skillet during cooking
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 12 oz cabbage cut into 1-inch thick ribbons
- 2 potatoes diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 small onion finely diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook bacon strips in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy and golden brown. Remove bacon and crumble once cooled.
- Prepare vegetables: cut cabbage into 1-inch ribbons, dice potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, finely dice onion, and mince garlic cloves.
- Return skillet to medium-high heat with bacon fat. Add diced potatoes and onion; cook for 3-4 minutes until potatoes soften at edges and onion is fragrant.
- Add cabbage ribbons, salt, and pepper to skillet. Stir to coat with bacon fat. Cover skillet and reduce heat to medium. Cook 8-12 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes, until vegetables are tender and caramelized.
- Remove lid, add minced garlic; stir constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant. Remove skillet from heat.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, toss to combine, and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
- Use naturally smoked bacon for richer flavor.
- Covering the skillet creates a nice texture contrast.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.