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    Home / Recipes / Sides / Keto Fried Cabbage with Bacon

    Keto Fried Cabbage with Bacon

    April 25, 2020 by Keto Cooking Christian 4 Comments

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    Enjoy this classic southern fried cabbage Keto friendly side dish with just about any protein. This tender cabbage is loaded with bacon flavor and is super easy to make.

    closeup of fried cabbage with bacon in beige bowl with fork holding up some

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    Chances are, if you're on Keto or a low carb diet, you've tried the ever so populuar Keto cabbage recipe, Egg Roll in a Bowl.

    overhead view of bowl of fried cabbage with part of casserole in background

    And while this it is an excellent dish, this recipe for Keto Fried Cabbage with Bacon changes things up and adds all new flavors to your meal planning. If you like cabbage, you're going to absolutely love this recipe!

    The smoky flavor of paprika and bacon, a subtle sweetness from Swerve Brown, and an ever so light hint of tanginess from apple cider vinegar creates a truly incredible dish.

    closeup of fried cabbage with bacon in bowl

    But don't just limit this to a Keto side dish, the bacon rounds this recipe off as a complete meal if you prefer! And the leftovers are even better the next day!

    What's in Keto Fried Cabbage?

    • Uncured bacon
    • Cabbage
    • Onion
    • Chicken Bone Broth
    • Garlic
    • Bacon grease
    • Butter
    • Apple cider vinegar
    • Brown Swerve
    • Smoked paprika
    • Pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Keto Fried Cabbage 

    Core the head of cabbage and cut it into thick shreds, then chop into bite size pieces and set it aside.

    chopped cabbage on cutting board with knife

    Cut the bacon into bite size pieces and sauté it in a large skillet until crisp, then remove it from the skillet and set it aside.  Remove all the bacon grease except 2 tablespoons. 

    Be sure to save the bacon drippings not used. This bacon grease keeper is great for straining out the solids, leaving just the grease for future use.

    chopped raw bacon in skillet

    Add in the butter and chopped onions, sauté them for about 2 minutes on medium or until the onions are translucent.

    onion cooking in bacon grease in skillet

    Add in the garlic and sauté for another 20 seconds. 

    fried cabbage sauce in skillet

    Add in the apple cider vinegar, chicken bone broth, Brown Swerve and smoked paprika and stir, making sure to scrape up any of those little brown bits of flavor from the bottom of the skillet.

    chopped cabbage in skillet

    Stir in the cabbage and toss until well coated, add in most of the bacon, then cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until it reaches your desired texture.

    fried cabbage in skillet topped with crumbled bacon

    Once the cabbage is where you want it, add in the reserved crisp bacon, toss and serve.

    overhead view of bowl of fried cabbage with part of casserole in background

    Tips for Making Keto Fried Cabbage

    • If you don't have Swerve Brown, you can either use Swerve confectioners or granular. You can even omit sweetener all together but it truly helps to balance out the flavors of the bacon and vinegar.
    • To make sure your cabbage has a consistent texture when cooked, cut your cabbage into as equal size pieces as you can.
    • Cabbage cut into smaller pieces, as in this dish, requires little cooking time, so keep an eye on it once it starts to steam/fry. It won't take it long to cook at all.
    • Feel free to add additional spices of your choice. Curry power, garlic powder or a little red pepper flakes are just a few options.
    • This Keto cabbage recipe is just as delicious substituting the bacon with smoked linked or Italian sausage that has been pan seared or even grilled steak tips you have reheated in the bacon grease. You just can't go wrong with this dish!
    closeup of fried cabbage with bacon in bowl

    Can You Freeze Cabbage?

    This Keto cabbage recipe will freeze well, which makes it a great meal prep idea. Place leftovers in a freezer safe container like this one and freeze for up to a month.

    The key to keeping the texture as close to when it originally cooked is to let it thaw out first in the fridge, then reheat it slowly in a covered pan. But, as with most vegetables, cabbage will be a little more tender once frozen then reheated.

    chopped green cabbage in glass bowl

    How Many Carbs in Cabbage?

    There are approximately 6.5 total grams of carbs in a one cup size portion of cooked cabbage. The fiber in cabbages comes in around 2.5 grams making the net carb count only 4 grams.

    Is Cabbage on Keto Okay?

    Absolutely! With just 4 grams of net carbs, cabbage is a great veggie for Keto. Cabbage is even used as a pasta substitute in some Keto lasagna recipes. And freshly grated cabbage makes this low carb Cole Slaw the best you've ever had.

    Not only is it a low carb, high fiber vegetable, it's nutrient dense as well. It's a good source of Vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, Vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium. All of which are very important on Keto or with any diet. If you'd like to read more about the health benefits of cabbage, check out this article.

    If you like smoked sausage, give this Keto Cabbage and Sausage a try! Not a huge fan of bacon? Try this Braised Cabbage Recipe!

    closeup of fried cabbage with bacon in beige bowl with fork holding up some

    More Keto and Low Carb Side Dishes

    • Shredded Brussels Sprouts
    • Creamed Spinach
    • Grilled Broccolini
    • Green Beans Almondine
    • Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower
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    If you love the bacon in this recipe, you'll love these recipes where bacon takes center stage.

    • Bacon Cheeseburger Casserole
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    • Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole
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    closeup of fried cabbage with bacon in beige bowl with fork holding up some

    Keto Fried Cabbage with Bacon

    Enjoy this classic southern fried cabbage Keto friendly side dish with just about any protein. This tender cabbage is loaded with bacon flavor and is super easy to make.
    5 from 2 votes

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Side Dish
    Calories: 269
    Servings: 8

    INGREDIENTS

    • 12 ounces uncured bacon, chopped
    • 1 medium head of green cabbage
    • ½ cup yellow onion, diced
    • ¼ cup chicken bone broth
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons bacon grease
    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon Brown Swerve
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Core the head of cabbage and cut into thick shreds, then chop into bite size pieces and set aside.
    • Sauté the bacon in a large skillet until crisp, then remove the bacon and set aside. Remove all the bacon grease except 2 tablespoons. Add in the butter and onions, sauté for about 2 minutes on medium.
    • Add in the garlic and sauté for another 20 seconds. Add in the apple cider vinegar, chicken bone broth, Brown Swerve and smoked paprika and stir.
    • Stir in the cabbage and most of the bacon, toss until well coated, then cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until it reaches your desired texture. Add in the reserved crisp bacon, toss and serve.

    RECIPE NOTES

    If you don't have Swerve Brown, you can either use Swerve confectioners or granular, or even omit sweetener all together.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Fried Cabbage with Bacon
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 269 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 9g56%
    Carbohydrates 7g2%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 4g4%
    Protein 16g32%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

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    1. Diane Mackinder

      June 27, 2022 at 6:52 pm

      5 stars
      So I really thought when I initially saw this recipe it had Italian sausage and bacon! So that’s what I picked up.. then when I went to make it of course I saw my error but thought I’d have to use it regardless…
      So I did use some bacon fat but sautéed chopped up Italian sausage instead of adding bacon as well … I also had a lrg bag of kale salad mix that I wanted to use up so replaced the cabbage for that .. lol the rest of the recipe was followed except I didn’t have chicken broth so used a low salt chicken cube with 1/4 h2o..
      It was delicious!! Thought I’d post to show how flexible your recipe was to sub out or use items available!
      Thank you … it’s a keeper!!

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        June 28, 2022 at 1:56 pm

        I love how inventive you are! Those are all great substitutes and I am so happy you enjoyed it.

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    2. Sherry

      October 25, 2020 at 7:07 pm

      5 stars
      I made this yesterday - absolutely delicious! My non-keto husband remarked (unprompted) that it was really good. It was even better warmed up today🙂

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 27, 2020 at 5:29 pm

        Yay, that's wonderful!

        Reply

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