Make it a meal
Serve it with Lemon-Herb Sardine Toast, or add it alongside Cabbage Alfredo Pasta. For a richer flavour, add cooked bacon only after testing the exact amount and timing.
Easy Fried Cabbage
Easy fried cabbage is a simple skillet side with buttery, tender leaves and a few lightly browned edges. Use a wide pan so moisture can cook off rather than steaming the cabbage.
Ingredients
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How to make it
Heat butter and oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
Add cabbage, salt, and pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, 10–14 minutes until tender with golden edges.
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar, if using, and serve.
Pro tips
- Make it a meal: Serve it with Lemon-Herb Sardine Toast, or add it alongside Cabbage Alfredo Pasta. For a richer flavour, add cooked bacon only after testing the exact amount and timing.
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Easy Fried Cabbage
Easy fried cabbage is a simple skillet side with buttery, tender leaves and a few lightly browned edges. Use a wide pan so moisture can cook off rather than steaming the cabbage.
- Course
- Side Dish
- Cuisine
- American-inspired
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Make it a meal: Serve it with Lemon-Herb Sardine Toast, or add it alongside Cabbage Alfredo Pasta. For a richer flavour, add cooked bacon only after testing the exact amount and timing.
Nutrition estimate
Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.
Source: https://saucyrecipe.com/easy-fried-cabbage/
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About this recipe
- Written by
- Sophie Bennett
- Edited by
- SaucyRecipe Editorial Team
- Last checked
- 2026-09-13
- Testing status
- Kitchen-tested (recorded by the editor)
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