This bacon fried cabbage is the perfect low-carb keto dish! At just 3.9 net carbs per serving, this pan side dish will be your new favorite!

When I transitioned to a low-carb lifestyle, I struggled to find side dishes that were ketogenic. At first glance, many traditional side dishes, such as baked potatoes, chips, potato chips, pasta salads, and even some plant-based side dishes, were no longer an option.

So what’s left? Only salads? That’s what I thought at first too. But, truth be told, there are many more low-carb side dishes out there!

This southern fried cabbage with bacon is a quick and easy keto accompaniment that is naturally low carb. You don’t need to have any hard-to-find ingredients with this dish, just a few very basic ingredients give you the perfect keto homemade food!

Ingredients for fried cabbage with bacon Fried cabbage

is one of my favorite keto sides because it requires so few ingredients. Here’s everything that goes into fried cabbage with bacon and onion:

• Cabbage
• Onion
• Bacon
• Salt
• Pepper Paprika
• Bacon

What kind of cabbage

should I use?

I used a head of green cabbage for this recipe. Do not use purple cabbage as it has a slightly different taste and texture.

What type of bacon should I use?

Use any bacon you want! I used a classic pork bacon, but you can use your favorite type.

How to Make Fried Cabbage with

Bacon This is one of my favorite low-carb dishes! It’s so easy to make, and it’s full of flavor.

Here’s an overview of how this simple ketogenic garnish recipe is made:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add the chopped bacon, and cook

until

2. crispy. When crispy, remove the bacon from the pan with a slotted spoon and place it on a plate lined with a paper towel

. Drain all the bacon fat

3. except 1 tablespoon and set aside for later

.

4. Add the chopped onion to the bacon fat and sauté until caramelized.
5. Add 1 tablespoon of bacon fat to the pan, then add the cabbage salt, pepper and paprika.
6. Cook the cabbage until it has been reduced and is tender enough for your taste

.

7. Add the chopped bacon and serve immediately.

Is fried cabbage ketogenic?

Yes! Cabbage is a staple in my ketogenic diet. It is naturally low in carbohydrates and can be prepared in many ways.

This keto fried cabbage recipe makes four servings, about 3/4 cup each. However, if you like your super tender cabbage and cook it until it is greatly reduced, the portion size will be smaller.

Per serving, this recipe has 14 grams of fat and 3.9 net carbs per serving.

What to serve with cabbage

Fried fried cabbage is a traditional southern dish. While it can be served with just about anything, it pairs especially well with bold flavors like Blackened Chicken.

Some other recipes that go well with fried cabbage and bacon are

:

• Blackened Buffalo Roast Chicken Pork Chops

Keto

• Crab Cakes

Easier Keto Accompaniments:

When adapting to a low-carb diet, it can be hard to give up those old favorites! I’ve done my best to find some keto friendly accompaniments that mimic classic dishes.

These crispy Keto zucchini fries are one of my favorites! The zucchini is cut into frying and then breaded into an almond flour parmesan breading that has a ranch twist. It’s great with everything!

Another keto side dish we love is these Keto zucchini bread sticks. If you like bread with cheese this recipe is for you! Served with low-carb marinara, satisfy those pizza cravings! It also works great as a low-carb snack.

Some other recipes include:

• Greek Cucumber Salad Bacon
• wrapped in green beans Keto
• Cheddar Garlic cookies
• Broccoli Cheddar Bites