Description
This Fried Cabbage and Onions recipe features tender, caramelized cabbage cooked with sweet onions and garlic in grassfed butter. It’s a simple, flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of main courses, offering a satisfying texture and rich, savory taste from the browned bits and melted butter.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 white onion, diced
- 1/4 cup garlic cloves (whole or crushed, skin removed)
- 1 head of cabbage (use half if very large), sliced into thin strips
Other Ingredients
- 3 tbsp grassfed butter
- 1 tsp Celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Heat Butter: In a large pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter until it becomes foamy. This prepares the pan for sautéing the vegetables and adds rich flavor.
- Sauté Onions: Add the diced onion to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until the onions become soft and transparent to develop sweetness and prevent burning.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the garlic cloves and cook for another 3 minutes until fragrant and softened, while being careful not to burn them.
- Add Cabbage: Toss the sliced cabbage into the pan, mixing well to coat every strip with the melted butter and flavorful base.
- Season: Generously sprinkle the salt over the cabbage mixture to bring out the natural flavors.
- Cook Down Cabbage: Allow the cabbage to cook down until it reduces by half, approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and avoid burning.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking until the cabbage is shiny, slightly translucent, and has developed some browned, crispy bits indicative of caramelization and depth of flavor.
- Serve: Remove the pan from heat and plate the fried cabbage and onions alongside your favorite meats, casseroles, or fish for a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Use grassfed butter for a richer, more nutrient-dense flavor.
- Adjust the salt to taste, especially if using salted butter or other salty accompaniments.
- For a spicier kick, add chili flakes or chopped fresh herbs during the cooking process.
- Ensure to stir occasionally to prevent the cabbage from sticking or burning.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or vegetarian casseroles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fried cabbage, sautéed cabbage, cabbage side dish, butter cabbage, caramelized onions, easy vegetable recipe, low-fat vegetable side
