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Buttery Cabbage
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- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 25 Min
Often the best things in life, or on our kitchen table, are the simplest ones, and this Buttery Cabbage recipe falls into that category. Crisp bacon, nutritious cabbage, and a few other ingredients make this simple cabbage recipe a spectacular one, time and time again.
What You'll Need
- 1/4 pound bacon
- 1 head cabbage, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
What to Do
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pot; let cool, then crumble and set aside.
- Add remaining ingredients to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 to 25 minutes, or until cabbage is tender, stirring frequently.
- Sprinkle with crumbled bacon, toss, and serve.
Notes
If you enjoyed this recipe, be sure to check out our collection of Easy Cabbage Recipes.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 207
- Calories from Fat 148
- Total Fat 16g 25 %
- Saturated Fat 7.8g 39 %
- Trans Fat 0.3g 0 %
- Protein 5.0g 10 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 33mg 11 %
- Sodium 653mg 27 %
- Total Carbohydrates 12g 4 %
- Dietary Fiber 4.6g 18 %
- Sugars 6.0g 0 %
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fishnbully 7661903
Jan 16, 2019
I make this all the time! EVERYONE loves it! It is KETO, ATKINS and SB diet friendly just as it is!
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doloreseleeson 3927811
Jul 20, 2018
I make a recipe like this but use about 1/4 low sodium chicken or beef broth in place of the butter. It is very good and cuts fat /calories. I still use the bacon in the form of bacon bits
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toniretman 5006408
Jul 30, 2017
loved this. Really can't go wrong with cabbage
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Kamicat
Feb 04, 2017
I did not care for this at all. Greasy, yucky. I served it with pork chops and threw out what was left.
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bustedinnc 0512678
Jan 19, 2017
I've been looking for a yummy cabbage recipe, I hope this is it. Especially since there's bacon and a head of cabbage in my fridge. You don't really add the peas in with the cabbage do you? Cooking frozen peas for that long doesn't sound right. I think I'll just add them in at the end.
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Test Kitchen Team
Jan 20, 2017
Hi there! The Test Kitchen says that you can add the (thawed) frozen peas in the end if you do not wish to let them cook.
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BeckySue
May 03, 2016
I myself like cabbage many different ways but I'm on a mission to make converts of the rest of my family. I think this might do it, and now that bacon is available at my local grocery store in the uncured no nitrates version, I don't mind using it.
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reimerosa 9915225
May 03, 2016
variation of Krautspaekle-comfort food no matter what you add
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clett62 2299368
May 03, 2016
Luvmyjava6657761683, yes its green peas. This is very good and only wayhubby will eat cooked cabbage.
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luvmyjava66 5776183
May 03, 2016
What type of frozen peas? Green I am assuming. Everybody be NICE!!! We are here to learn and help one another. Thanks.
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Test Kitchen Team
May 04, 2016
Hi there! We used frozen green peas in this recipe. Enjoy!
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Jaineycakes46
Jan 13, 2016
Creamed cabbage and fried cabbage are 2 different dishes.
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peeto14 9588814
May 25, 2015
We call this fried cabbage. leave out the peas, add onion, carrots, small potatoes (boiled) at the end, salt and pepper and you've got a quick dinner.
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tamisong 0565927
Sep 21, 2015
Then it's not the same thing at all, so why comment?
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bmathes12 7940399
May 18, 2015
These recipes I have reviewed look and sound divine. I am gong to try a couple of them and more later on. I am so thankful you have recipes to give ideas to for parties.
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ruska2001
Jan 13, 2016
You really shouldn't give stars to it until you make it since it throws off the average. You can leave a comment if you'd like without giving stars.
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marbar50 8190574
May 10, 2015
I used a can of peas and also diced up a yellow apple for a little sweetness. I really enjoyed it.
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almedan 0531027
May 04, 2015
I Love Mr. Food Greats Recipe.
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letsmakestonesoup 3274031
May 04, 2015
Finally a Yummy way to eat cabbage!
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marmaduke100 9840833
Aug 09, 2013
You can also add rice to the mix.
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octoberbabe88 8678482
Mar 15, 2013
love the cabbage but i add butter to it
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annteeks52 5928903
Jan 11, 2016
It states to add half stick of butter.....read instructions.
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Tami64Med
Feb 13, 2013
I'm just wondering, do you drain the grease after you cook the bacon or are you cooking the cabbage in the grease?
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Test Kitchen Team
Feb 14, 2013
Do not drain the grease. Use the bacon drippings and butter to cook the remainder of the ingredients. Thank you for your question and enjoy!
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songofkowski 8392442
May 22, 2013
the cabbage is cooked in the grease.
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cindycrisafi 7132706
Jan 07, 2013
My crew likes anything with bacon...
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cindycrisafi 7132706
Jan 07, 2013
My crew likes anything with bacon...
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Stilltheone30 8723588
Jun 13, 2012
I make the same recipe, but without the bacon!I saute the cabbage on butter and add onions and cook until tender. When done I add a bag of cooked egg noodles and toss it altogether..add salt and pepper...great dish!
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Carmel Mc Hale
May 22, 2013
Your recipe is nothing like this one...no bacon, no peas.
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tinkseagraves 5526304
Sep 20, 2013
That would be fried cabbage with noodles.
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reimerosa 9915225
Jan 11, 2016
That is how my Mom cooked cabbage-called it Krautspaekle and LOTS of pepper(cabbage noodles) go to comfort food
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cmfic
Jun 13, 2012
The recipe does NOT state DRAIN BACON GREASE, it says ADD other ingredientsto the pot!!!
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melvinhaney 7263676
Jan 11, 2012
DO YOU KEEP THE BACON GREASE IN THE POT,OR DO YOU DISCARD IT??
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jsm42 2250298
Sep 25, 2012
You keep the bacon grease in the pan. When adding the rest of the ingredients, the grease will help to saute everything. Sounds yummy.
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fdstables 5642454
Dec 23, 2011
Really like this recipe. We prefer this to sauerkraut. Works well as a side dish with most other foods. Liked "Margaux" hint about cutting bacon into pieces before cooking.
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swood185 6476235
Sep 28, 2011
my husband don't like cooked cabbage and he loved it!!!!
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kneemonia 0535470
Sep 25, 2011
i would like to know what to do with the bacon grease- discard or use with butter
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cmfic
Jun 13, 2012
since youre not using water, I'd assume you'd use it to cook the cabbage in!
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nanaerm
Sep 23, 2011
Throw in some cooked egg noodles, sliced keilbossa and this becomes a wonderfully good main dish.
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TenorsMom
Aug 09, 2011
Helpful Hint: Instead of cooking bacon and then crumbling, I found using my kitchen scissors to cut the bacon into small pieces and then cooking it. I tried this once because I don't like getting all that grease on my hands from crumbling after cooking. Works well!
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jlryan 3323139
May 14, 2011
Add onion for a robust flavor. Good for you too.
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beachgal88 7828403
May 10, 2011
I omit the butter and use a little green pepper
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readybaker
Apr 03, 2011
I first browned a ham steak, removed from pan and added the cabbage and boiled potatoes quartered. Placed chunks of ham steak on top and let it cook covered until cabbage was wilted. Served with toasted breadcrumbs on top. Great dish.
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nrt5576 6380514
Apr 03, 2011
I grew up with cooked cabbage and melted velveeta cheese. It is great!!
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bobfondi 0479127
Apr 03, 2011
I also add a 14oz. can of diced tomatoes. Delish!
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paheeren 2397443
Mar 17, 2011
I use pepperoni in my cabbage too. it give a good added flavor.
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Barbwire
Oct 25, 2010
This is so good and adding slices of sausage is what we like instead of bacon. In the summer we take purple cabbage cut in 1/4 wedges and wrap each one with foil, leaving last end open for adding some water, close up and throw on the grill. Top rack while you cook your other foods is required because you could burn it. Just add butter on top each one when you serve it. People will love this. Hope you enjoy!!!
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Tupelo
Oct 22, 2010
Fried Cabbage is a Southern dish mostly. I was raised PA Dutch style with fried cabbage. Neither style has so much grease in it. If you use the bacon grease only use a couple TBS of it, and NO butter. If you use the butter discard all the bacon grease. A little of either goes a long way. BTW, now I have to go cook some, made me hungry for cabbage fried.
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