Quick Black Folks Southern Cabbage (Easy Soul Food Recipe)
Quick Southern cabbage made easy with bold flavor and tender bites that taste like home in every forkful.
Ingredients
1 large head green cabbage (about 2–2.5 lbs / 900–1,100 g), chopped
4 slices bacon or smoked turkey, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop cabbage, then prep onion, garlic, and meat.Cook bacon or smoked turkey in a large skillet until flavorful.Add butter, onion, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.Add cabbage and stir to combine with seasonings.Pour in broth, season, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes.Remove lid, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.