Cabbage may be one of the most humble vegetables, but it’s also one of the easiest to spruce up into something warm, homey, and comforting — but also worthy of center stage. And what’s the best way you can improve that sad head of cabbage? Frying it, of course.
First, there’s lots of butter (all the best recipes have plenty of butter), then bacon, garlic, celery, bell peppers, and onions. We’re building a solid flavor base here. Next is the cabbage, then Creole seasoning — this is essential. The bacon renders out its fat, leading to crispy, heavenly, caramelized cabbage. It’s a revelation.
Recipe: Southern Fried Cabbage
