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Fried Cabbage and Onions Recipe

4.7 from 81 reviews

A simple and delicious fried cabbage and onions recipe featuring tender cabbage cooked with fragrant garlic and sweet onions in rich butter, seasoned with salt for a perfect side dish that pairs beautifully with your favorite meat.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter (grassfed preferably)
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup garlic cloves (whole or crushed, skin removed)
  • 1 cabbage (use half if very large, whole head if small), sliced into thin strips
  • 1 tsp salt (Celtic sea salt preferred)

Instructions

  1. Heat Butter: Heat butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until melted and foamy to create a flavorful base for the vegetables.
  2. Cook Onions: Add diced onions to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until they become soft and transparent, about 4 minutes, to release their natural sweetness.
  3. Add Garlic: Add the garlic cloves to the pan and cook until fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes, being careful not to burn them.
  4. Cook Cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and toss well to coat all pieces in the melted butter, ensuring even cooking and flavor absorption.
  5. Season: Generously sprinkle the salt over the cabbage to enhance the natural flavors and balance sweetness.
  6. Reduce Cabbage: Let the cabbage cook down, stirring occasionally, until it reduces by about half, takes on a shiny and slightly translucent appearance, and develops some lovely browned bits, approximately 10 minutes.
  7. Finish and Serve: Once the cabbage is tender and caramelized, remove the pan from heat and plate the fried cabbage and onions alongside your favorite meat or main dish.

Notes

  • Use grassfed butter for a richer flavor and creamer texture.
  • Adjust salt to taste if using salted butter or other seasonings.
  • Slicing the cabbage thinly ensures faster cooking and better texture.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent burning and promote even browning.
  • This dish pairs excellently with roasted or grilled meats.

Keywords: fried cabbage, sautéed cabbage and onions, buttered cabbage, side dish recipe, easy cabbage recipe, garlic cabbage