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Southern Fried Cabbage

Sautéed cabbage and sauerkraut is an even tastier version of my Grandma's Southern Fried Cabbage. It's an easy way to add so much flavor to your plate! Goes great with corned beef, pork chops, or roast chicken!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 81kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 1 small head white cabbage about 2-2 ½ lbs
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbs butter
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 8 oz can sauerkraut drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cut cabbage in half, though the core. Making a v-cut into the base, remove core and discard. With the cut-side down on the cutting board, slice the cabbage in about ¼ inch strips.
  • Cut the onion in half, through the root, and remove thin, papery outer layers. Slice onion in half moons, about ¼ inch thick. Separate the rings.
  • Rinse and drain sauerkraut, squeezing to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and heat oil. Add onion and sauté for a couple of minutes, just to start to soften it. Add the sauerkraut and sauté another minute or two.
  • Add in cabbage, chicken broth, and salt and pepper. It will look like it won’t all fit, but it will wilt and reduce in size.
 Reduce heat to medium.
  • Stir occasionally, as the chicken broth reduces and the bottom layer of cabbage softens and takes on color. Keep cooking, and turning occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown on the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste.

Notes

Feel free to use bacon fat in place of the butter. I have. Just add it to the oil, which will help keep the bacon fat from scorching.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave in a microwave safe container or on the stove in a pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 694mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg