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Keto Fried Cabbage with Sausage and Bacon

This keto fried cabbage is extra flavorful and satisfying thanks to the addition of smoked sausage and bacon.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cabbage, One Pan
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 ounce butter
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage such as kielbasa or andouille, sliced
  • 1/2 large onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium head cabbage cored and sliced
  • 1 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 1.5 tsp sea salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a cast iron skillet or other large pan over medium high heat.
  • Add sliced bacon to pan and cook until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon and set aside, but keep the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Add butter to pan. Once melted, add onion. Saute onion in the melted butter/bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and red pepper to pan. Cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes), stirring regularly to prevent burning.
  • Add sliced sausage to pan. Cook until heated through and lightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  • Add cabbage to pan and toss to coat with the butter/onion mixture. Add salt and pepper.
  • Continue cooking until cabbage is tender and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.
  • Return cooked bacon to the keto fried cabbage mixture and toss to combine.

Serve and Enjoy!

    Notes

    • If using preshredded cabbage, this keto fried cabbage recipe requires around 2.25lbs of cabbage.
    • For a bit of extra tang, add a splash of vinegar (apple cider, red wine, or balsamic) with the cabbage.
    • Reheating this keto fried cabbage in a pan on the stove (rather than in the microwave) results in a better texture for leftovers!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 743mg | Potassium: 306mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 88.3mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.1mg