Our Keto Fried Cabbage dish brings a keto spin to a well-known Southern side delicacy. With crispy bacon, sautéed onion, garlic, and tender cabbage, it conjures a mouthwatering feast for those seeking a light and invigorating option. This recipe serves as a perfect accompaniment to any meal. Now, let's gather around and prepare this wholesome and delightful fried cabbage recipe to relish its nourishing goodness.

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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥓 Ingredients for this keto fried cabbage recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
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- How to make Keto Fried Cabbage: step-by-step guide
- Cooking method
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with keto fried cabbage?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Making this Keto Cabbage takes only 25 minutes. Start by frying crispy bacon, then sauté onions and garlic in the bacon grease. Add chopped green cabbage and cook for 10-15 minutes. Finally, combine the bacon with the cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and your delightful low-carb side dish is ready to enjoy!
Chef's note
If you're feeling adventurous, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, or experiment with different seasonings like smoked paprika or garlic powder. You can also add a refreshing zing to this dish by pairing it with fresh lime wedges.
🥓 Ingredients for this keto fried cabbage recipe
To make Keto Fried Cabbage and Bacon, you will need these simple ingredients:
Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients
Here are some keto-friendly ingredients that pair well with Keto Cabbage and Bacon:

Cooking tools required
To make Keto Cabbage and Bacon recipe, you will need the following kitchen tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Fried Cabbage: step-by-step guide
Cooking method
Preparation steps
- Gather all the ingredients.
- Chop bacon and cabbage.
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Peel and mince the garlic.
Cooking instructions
- Fry bacon in a large cast-iron skillet until crispy.
- Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and set aside; leave the grease in the skillet.
- Cook onion in the skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add cabbage to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft.
- Return the bacon to the skillet and season the cabbage and bacon mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve it hot or cold, depending upon your preference.

Chef's pro tip
To fully enhance the mild flavor of cabbage, be generous with seasoning, especially with salt and pepper. Remember to season the cabbage at each cooking stage - while sautéing the onions and garlic, during the cabbage's cooking process, and when you reintroduce the bacon. Also, taste as you cook and adjust the seasoning as needed. Doing this ensures a flavorful outcome!
What to serve with keto fried cabbage?
Keto fried cabbage is a versatile side dish that pairs well with various keto-friendly options. Here are some delicious food pairings to enjoy with it:
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
Allow the leftovers to cool down, transfer them to an airtight container, and refrigerate within 2 hours of cooking. The leftovers can be refrigerated for 4-5 days when properly stored.
Reheating best practices
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
Keto Fried Cabbage is a delightful low-carb Southern side dish that jazzes up humble cabbage with crispy bacon, creating a burst of flavor. Our goal here at Cast Iron Keto is to make the keto diet interesting while cherishing the goodness of wholesome vegetables. So, let's make this recipe, keep your carb count in check and enjoy this healthy keto cabbage!
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Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe

Keto Fried Cabbage
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon
- ½ white or yellow onion thinly sliced (70g)
- 1 clove garlic minced (3g)
- 1 medium-sized head of green cabbage chopped (703g - 1.5 lbs)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Fry bacon in a large cast-iron skillet until crispy.
- Remove bacon using a slotted spoon and set aside; leave the grease in the skillet.
- Cook onion in the skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add cabbage to the skillet. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until soft.
- Return the bacon to the skillet and season the cabbage and bacon mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve it hot or cold, depending upon your preference.
Renee McGee says
Delicious as all your recipes💕
Cast Iron Keto says
Thanks Renee!