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Garlic Butter Skillet

Garlic Butter Skillet

Crispy bacon & tender cabbage fried to perfection in a garlic butter skillet. A savory, easy 30-minute comfort food side or main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1 large head cabbage core removed and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Sharp Knife and Cutting Board
  • Sturdy Spatula or Wooden Spoon
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Cook the bacon over medium heat in a skillet until crispy, then transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the grease in the pan.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in the bacon grease until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and caramelized.
  4. Sprinkle salt and black pepper, then add the crumbled bacon back to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and serve warm, possibly with buttered cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

You can substitute bacon with pancetta, ham, or sausage for a different flavor. A vegetarian version can use olive oil or butter instead of bacon.
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