FRIED CABBAGE MAMA'S WAY

Fried Cabbage Mama's Way image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head of cabbage about 3-3 1/2 pounds
6 slice bacon
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium red bell pepper
1 medium green bell pepper
2 Tbsp minced garlic
salt & pepper to taste( i use kosher salt, & coarsly grated black pepper)

Steps:

1. Cook bacon in large skillet or pot till crisp. I like to use a cast iron skillet because that is what mama used. Remove when bacon is crisp. Core cabbage & cut into shreds with knife, wash and add to skillet along with onion, minced garlic and bell pepper.Turn heat to medium low. Cover with a tight fitting lid and allow cabbage to wilt down. Stirring occassionally to prevent sticking. Cook until crisp tender. Season with salt & pepper. Crumble bacon and sprinkle over top. Stir to mix bacon with cabbage, & serve while hot.
2. We always had buttermilk cornbread for supper. Here is the recipe for Mama's Buttermilk Corn Bread. https://www.justapinch.com/print/bread/savory-bread/mamas-buttermilk-corn-bread.html Mama never used garlic when we were growing up, but I added it, & use it in many of my dishes when I am cooking, she just used what we had in the garden, cabbage,green bell pepper, and green onions or the regular onions. Which ever were available at the time.