Name: Gullah Fried Cabbage Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Gullah Geechee
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage, cored and chopped; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 1 large onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp sugar

Smoky, savory fried cabbage with bacon and onions. This Gullah fried cabbage recipe is the quick side dish that goes with everything.

Ingredients

1 head green cabbage, cored and chopped
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp sugar

Instructions

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving drippings.
Add onion to drippings and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Add cabbage in batches, stirring until wilted before adding more.
Season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and slightly caramelized.
Stir in vinegar and sugar. Return bacon to the skillet. Cook 2 more minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

💡 Pro Tip: The vinegar and sugar balance the cabbage's natural bitterness. This is the fastest side dish in the Gullah Geechee kitchen — ready in 25 minutes.