Best 10 Wilted Cabbage Recipes

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Wilted cabbage is a classic Southern dish that is made with fresh cabbage, bacon, and vinegar. The cabbage is wilted in the bacon fat until it is soft and tender, and then the vinegar is added to give it a tangy flavor. Wilted cabbage is typically served as a side dish, but it can also be used as a main course. It is a versatile dish that can be paired with a variety of other dishes, such as fried chicken, pork chops, or mashed potatoes.

This article provides three different recipes for wilted cabbage, each with its unique flavor profile. The first recipe is for a traditional wilted cabbage, made with bacon, vinegar, and spices. The second recipe adds apples and onions to the cabbage, for a sweeter and more complex flavor. The third recipe uses a combination of bacon and ham, for a smoky and savory flavor. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under 30 minutes. Whether you are looking for a classic Southern side dish or a new and exciting way to enjoy cabbage, these recipes have something for everyone.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

WILTED CABBAGE SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Quarter, core and very thinly slice 1 small head green cabbage; transfer to a large bowl. Pour 4 cups salted boiling water over the cabbage and toss with tongs until wilted. Let sit 15 minutes. Drain, rinse and pat dry. Whisk 1/4 cup each white wine vinegar and olive oil, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper in the bowl. Add the cabbage and toss well.

WILTED CABBAGE SALAD WITH BACON



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This is also called a French cabbage salad. It is a wonderful way to serve cabbage. Skip the garlic, use cider vinegar, and it becomes a German cabbage salad. Add some sour cream and it becomes a Danish cabbage salad.

Provided by Barrett

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ pound bacon
1 medium head cabbage, shredded
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup tarragon vinegar

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon, crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and fry in the bacon fat until browned.
  • Add the vinegar. Bring to a simmer and add the cabbage and bacon. Saute briefly and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 257.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

WILTED CABBAGE



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Make and share this Wilted Cabbage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brad Beckwith

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded cabbage

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in skillet.
  • Crumble bacon, set aside.
  • Add onions and next 4 ingredients to drippings in skillet, stirring until blended.
  • Stir in cabbage.
  • Cook over medium heat, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Sprinkle with reserved bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 493, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9.7, Protein 3.8

DANISH WILTED CABBAGE SALAD WITH BACON



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This is a wonderful way to serve cabbage. Without the sour cream, this is called a French cabbage salad. Skip the garlic, use cider vinegar, and it becomes a German cabbage salad.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 lb bacon
1 medium cabbage, shredded
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup tarragon vinegar
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Remove bacon, crumble and set aside. Reserve bacon fat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and fry in the bacon fat until browned.
  • Add the vinegar. Bring to a simmer and add the cabbage and bacon. Saute briefly and add sour cream. Serve warm.

WILTED SAVOY CABBAGE



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Serve with South Gate chef Kerry Heffernan's Corned Salmon with Braised Fingerling Potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek, cleaned and trimmed, white parts only chopped, trimmings reserved for Braised Fingerling Potatoes
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 small heads Savoy cabbage, stems removed, leaves torn
3 pods green cardamom, freshly ground (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add leek and season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons water and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and cardamom, if using, and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is just wilted. Remove from heat and serve.

WILTED CABBAGE WITH CARROTS AND BACON



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Categories     Herb     Pork     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Bacon     Carrot     Fall     Winter     Cabbage     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 medium onion, sliced thin
3 1/2 cups thinly sliced cabbage (about 3/4 pound)
2 carrots, grated coarse
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves (wash and dry before chopping

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet cook bacon over moderate heat until crisp and transfer with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In fat remaining in skillet cook garlic and onion over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add carrots and cabbage and cook, stirring, over moderate heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in bacon and parsley and season with salt and pepper.

GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS WITH WILTED NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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Categories     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Scallop     Cabbage     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
3 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 scallion, sliced thin
1/2 pound sea scallops
Garnish: thinly sliced scallion greens

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, sesame oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a bowl toss cabbage, carrot, and scallion with 2 tablespoons soy sauce mixture.
  • Remove tough muscles from side of each scallop if necessary. Pat scallops dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy non-stick skillet just large enough to hold scallops in one layer, heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté scallops until golden and cooked through, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer scallops to a bowl. Add remaining soy sauce mixture to skillet and boil until reduced to a glaze. Add glaze to scallops and toss to coat well. Keep scallops warm.
  • Add slaw to skillet and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, just until cabbage is wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Season slaw with salt and pepper.
  • Serve slaw topped with scallops and garnished with scallion greens.

WILTED CABBAGE



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This is a great slaw! We put it on our bbq pork sandwiches,hamburgers and brats,its just so good! Make this slaw up ahead of time to let the flavors all come together!

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Other Salads

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 small cabbage, finely shredded ( 6 cups )
1 large onion,finely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
3/4 c sugar
1 c white vinegar
1 c vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp celery seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the first 4 ingredients; add 3/4 cup of sugar, and toss well.
  • 2. Combine vinegar and remaining 5 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil 1 minute. Pour hot dressing over cabbage mixture; toss well.
  • 3. Cover and chill at least 8 hours, tossing occasionally. Serve with a slotted spoon. 6-8 servings

CORNED SALMON WITH WILTED SAVOY CABBAGE AND BRAISED FINGERLING POTATOES



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For a modern take on the classic Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage, South Gate chef Kerry Heffernan substitutes fresh wild salmon cured with coriander, bay leaf, and garlic for the more traditional red meat in this Corned Salmon with Wilted Savoy Cabbage and Braised Fingerling Potatoes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Salmon Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons coarse salt
1/4 cup coriander seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons packed dark-brown sugar
2 tablespoons black peppercorns, cracked
4 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 large fresh bay leaves, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
4 (7-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
Wilted Savoy Cabbage
Braised Fingerling Potatoes
Green Herb Coulis

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together salt, coriander seeds, brown sugar, black peppercorns, garlic, and bay leaves. Rub salt mixture all over salmon fillets and place in a shallow baking dish; let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes. Rinse salmon and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat grapeseed oil in a large well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, flesh side down, and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and carefully turn salmon. Transfer skillet to oven and cook for 4 minutes. Remove salmon from pan and let stand 3 minutes before serving with cabbage and potato; drizzle with coulis.

WILTED CABBAGE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Vegetable     No-Cook     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Healthy     Vegan

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small heads shredded cabbage
2 cups chopped celery
3 tomatoes, diced
12 radishes, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely diced
Dressing:
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup corn or canola oil
1/2 tsp finely ground basil
1/4 tsp finely ground oregano
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together chopped cabbage, celery tomatoes, radishes and garlic. Refrigerate for up to three hours. Just prior to serving, mix vinegar, oil and spices in a small bowl. Heat for 45 - 60 seconds in a small saucepan or in the microwave, until hot. Pour over cabbage salad, toss and serve immediately.

Tips for Making Wilted Cabbage:

  • Choose the right type of cabbage: For wilting, use a variety with loose leaves, such as green cabbage, Savoy cabbage, or red cabbage.
  • Wash and dry the cabbage thoroughly before cooking.
  • Shred or slice the cabbage thinly.
  • Use a large skillet or pot to cook the cabbage so that it has room to wilt.
  • Add a little bit of fat to the pan before adding the cabbage. This will help prevent the cabbage from sticking and burning.
  • Cook the cabbage over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is wilted and tender.
  • Season the cabbage with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Serve the cabbage immediately as a side dish or use it in other recipes.

Conclusion:

Wilted cabbage is a simple but delicious dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage and it is also a healthy and affordable side dish. With its slightly sweet and earthy flavor, wilted cabbage is a versatile vegetable that pairs well with a variety of main courses. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy side dish or a flavorful addition to your next meal, wilted cabbage is a great choice.

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