Deep South Dish Southern Fried Cabbage. We southerners know this dish as fried cabbage, even though its usually a mixture of sauting, and braising or stewing, being cooked low and simmered in its own juices, rather than being flash fried. I imagine a lot of folks raised outside of The South associate the words southern and fried to always mean something that is deep fried in a huge vat of boiling oil, like our fabulous fried chicken, for instance. Surely these people must think we crazy southerners deep fry some odd things like cabbage and fried corn and fried apples, to name a few. What they dont realize is that the term often represents different things, and very often, simply the tool used, more so than the actual method or process. In many cases its referring to the cooking of something in a skillet or what we call a frying pan and so, we call the dish fried. We southerners are a funny lot arent we I prefer to render out some bacon with my fried cabbage, then cook a bit of onion in that before adding in the cabbage and simple seasonings of salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning. After that, I cover and let it braise for 3. Since the bacon is used more as a seasoning for me, I only use a few slices, but certainly use as much as you like. I do like to add in some butter too though since it adds a great flavor to the cabbage. I love this dish so much, that despite the fact that Ive purchased a head of cabbage multiple times with the intention of making one particular recipe to post, I keep using it for fried cabbage time and again instead. I love the stuff, so what can I say Another favorite of mine is to add a can of corned beef for what I call Shortcut Corned Beef and Cabbage. Bacon Ancient Romans gave us ham. AngloSaxons gave us bacon. It is the food of kings and common folk. Tasty, versatile, economical and ubiquitous. This last head of cabbage was so huge, it was like getting a 2 for 1 deal, so I also used a bit of it to make a wonderful pot of soup during that last blast of cold air that flowed through here a week or so ago. Ive been dealing with computer gremlins the past couple of weeks, but hopefully Ill be posting that recipe soon, assuming technology cooperates, since the weather appears that it will switch from flip flops to winter again in just a few days. Gotta love The South While fried cabbage is technically a side dish, frankly I can make it a main dish meal and often do, since The Cajun isnt all that interested in cabbage. I can barely manage to sneak it in on him in soups, but considering that he ate three large bowls of that soup I made, I am grateful that we have at least progressed to that Heres how to make this delicious southern favorite. For more of my favorite southern recipes, visit my page on PinterestIf you make this or any of my recipes, Id love to see your results Just snap a photo and hashtag it Deep. South. Dish on social media or tag me deepsouthdish on Instagram Recipe Southern Fried CabbageFrom the Kitchen of Deep South Dish Prep time 1. Cook time 3. 0 min Yield About 4 to 6 servings. Ingredients. 3 slices of bacon. Cajun seasoning like Slap Ya Mama, or to taste, optional. Dash dried red pepper flakes, optional. Internal Temp For Turkey Meatloaf there. Instructions. Chop the bacon and cook in the bottom of a shallow pot until the fat is rendered. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter and the onion and saute about 4 minutes. Deep Fried Ham' title='Deep Fried Ham' />The trick to Food Network Kitchens easy Fried Rice recipe Cold cooked rice and high heat. Add a splash of water to the bottom of the pot to deglaze the browned bits in the bottom. Add half the cabbage, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning, and stir. Add the remaining cabbage, stir, reduce to a low simmer, cover and cook for about 3. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the cider vinegar continue cooking until cabbage begins to caramelize, if desired, otherwise, taste and adjust salt and pepper, and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using. Serve as a side dish, along with some skillet cornbread. Variations Substitute a good andouille or smoked sausage, or ham, sliced or chopped, for the bacon. Can also add in chopped fresh tomatoes or one can of stewed tomatoes, cut up, to the cabbage. I just use my kitchen shears to cut them up right in the can. Can also use one can of Rotel or regular diced tomatoes, and add about 12 of a green pepper, chopped with the onion, if desired. Sweet and Sour Green Cabbage Prepare as above, except increase apple cider vinegar to 14 cup, whisking in 14 cup light brown sugar and a couple dashes of Worcestershire, low sodium soy sauce and hot sauce. Stir into the cabbage the last 1. 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