Fried Cabbage is so easy to make and it is one of my favorite soul food side dishes. I love it because it has so much flavor. The combination of the natural flavor of the cabbage with the smoky bacon and the spicy kick of the andouille sausage is simply delicious. I make a similar fried cabbage recipe with smoked sausage too which renders a totally different yet equally satisfying taste. So if you’re looking for a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make side dish that pairs perfectly with just about any soul food or Southern-style meal, this Easy Fried Cabbage recipe is just what you need.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to Make – This recipe is a one pot dish with very simple to follow steps.
- Full of Flavor – Cabbage that is seasoned to perfection and cooked along with delicious bacon and andouille sausage.
- Easy Cleanup – everything cooks in a single pot making it so easy to clean.
Ingredients for Easy Fried Cabbage
- Cabbage: Cabbage is the main ingredient that bringing a tender texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor
- Bacon: Bacon is the smoky rich base to the dish
- Andouille Sausage: Andouille Sausage adds boldness and a spicy kick to the dish
- Red bell pepper and Green Bell Pepper: Bell Pepper adds sweetness and a pop of color
- Onion: Onion adds a fragrant and subtle sweetness to the cabbage.
- Garlic: Garlic gives the cabbage aromatic depth
- Onion Powder: Onion Powder enhances the onion flavor throughout the dish
- Black Pepper: Black Pepper adds gentle heat
- Salt: Salt brings all the flavors together
What You Will Need
- 1 large pot/Dutch Oven (or deep skillet with lid)
- Cooking utensils (wooden spoon or spatula, knife, cutting board)
How to Make Fried Cabbage – Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Veggies
Chop your cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the red and green bell peppers, onion, and mince the garlic. Slice the andouille sausage into rounds.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
In a large pot over medium heat, add the bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until it’s browned and crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 3: Cook the Sausage
In the same pot (with the bacon drippings), add the sliced andouille sausage. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
Step 4: Sauté the Vegetables
Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Step 5: Add the Cabbage
Add half of the chopped cabbage to the pot. Stir well to combine with the peppers and onions. Once it’s slightly wilted, add the remaining cabbage. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6: Season and Combine
Remove the lid and season with salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir well to coat the cabbage evenly.
Step 7: Return the Bacon and Sausage
Return the cooked bacon and sausage to the pot. Mix thoroughly, then cover and let everything simmer together for another 10 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and infused with flavor.
Serving Suggestions
This fried cabbage is a flavorful side dish that complements just about any main course. Serve it alongside other soul food favorites:
This fried cabbage pair well with all of these staple dishes but It’s also hearty enough to enjoy as a standalone meal.
How to Store Leftover Fried Cabbage
If you have leftover cabbage you can easily store it for another day. When storing your fried cabbage, make sure the cabbage has cooled before placing it in an airtight container then place it in the refrigerator where it can stay for 3 to 4 days. To store in the freezer, it is best to place in individual portion bags or container where it can stay for up to 2 months.
To reheat place your skillet over medium heat or microwave to warm. Add a little chicken broth or water as needed to keep your cabbage from drying out.
Easy Fried Cabbage
8
servings20
minutes30
minutesIngredients
1 head cabbage
5 slices bacon
12 oz andouille sausage
½cup red bell pepper
½cup green bell pepper
1 small onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
Directions
- Chop your cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Dice the red and green bell peppers, onion, and mince the garlic. Slice the andouille sausage into rounds.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the bacon. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until it’s browned and crispy. Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same pot (with the bacon drippings), add the sliced andouille sausage. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 3 minutes, or until slightly softened. Then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add half of the chopped cabbage to the pot. Stir well to combine with the peppers and onions. Once it’s slightly wilted, add the remaining cabbage. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the lid and season with salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Stir well to coat the cabbage evenly.
- Return the cooked bacon and sausage to the pot. Mix thoroughly, then cover and let everything simmer together for another 10 minutes, until the cabbage is tender and infused with flavor.
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I’m Barbara, a dentist by day, a published cookbook author, and a passionate content creator by night. I’ve been sharing my love for authentic Soul Food, Southern and classic comfort food recipes for over a decade. My easy, family-friendly recipes, available as step-by-step guides on my blog and video tutorials on my YouTube channel, have been tested by millions of home cooks. My goal is to help you bring the delicious, time-honored dishes I’ve perfected to your family’s table.
