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Fried Cabbage and Onions Recipe

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This Fried Cabbage and Onions recipe is a classic, buttery, and flavorful side dish perfect for Saint Patrick’s Day or any comforting meal. It features caramelized cabbage cooked with onions and garlic in grass-fed butter, resulting in a tender, slightly sweet, and savory dish that pairs beautifully with meats, casseroles, or fish.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 white onion, diced
  • ¼ cup garlic cloves, whole or crushed, skin off
  • 1 cabbage (use half if very large, whole head if small), sliced into thin strips

Other Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter, grass-fed preferably
  • 1 tsp salt, Celtic sea salt preferred

Instructions

  1. Heat Butter: Heat the 3 tablespoons of grass-fed butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until it melts and becomes foamy, creating the perfect base for sautéing.
  2. Sauté Onions: Add the diced white onions to the pan. Cook them for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently to keep them from sticking or burning, until they become soft and transparent.
  3. Add Garlic: Stir in the garlic cloves and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until fragrant and tender, ensuring the garlic infuses the butter and onions with flavor.
  4. Add Cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and toss thoroughly to coat all the pieces with the butter and onion mixture evenly.
  5. Season with Salt: Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt generously over the cabbage to bring out the natural flavors and help cook down the cabbage.
  6. Cook Down Cabbage: Allow the cabbage to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cabbage will reduce in volume by half, become shiny, slightly translucent, and develop delicious browned bits without burning.
  7. Serve: Once the cabbage is tender and caramelized, remove the pan from heat and serve immediately as a delicious side dish with your favorite meat, casserole, fish, or main course.

Notes

  • Use grass-fed butter for a richer flavor and healthier fats.
  • Adjust salt to taste if using salted butter or preference for less sodium.
  • If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, use whole cloves instead of crushed.
  • This dish pairs excellently with corned beef, roasted meats, or as a hearty vegetarian side.
  • For a lower fat version, substitute butter with olive oil, though flavor will vary.
  • Keep stirring occasionally while cooking cabbage to prevent burning and ensure even caramelization.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Irish

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/fried-cabbage-and-onions-recipe/