Fried Cabbage and Ham

Name: Fried Cabbage and Ham (One-Pan Southern)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 lb ham steak, diced; 2 tbsp bacon grease; 2 tbsp cooking oil; 2 tbsp butter; seasoned salt, to taste; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

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Fried cabbage and ham is a quick one-pan Southern dish that combines diced ham, chopped cabbage, and onions sautéed in bacon grease and butter for a savory, tender side or light main course ready in under 20 minutes.

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Total

30 min

Servings

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Ingredients

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1 medium head green cabbage, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 lb ham steak, diced
2 tbsp bacon grease
2 tbsp cooking oiloptional
2 tbsp butteroptional
seasoned salt, to tasteoptional
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1
Chop the cabbage and onion into bite-sized pieces.
2
Dice the ham steak into small squares.
3
Heat bacon grease (or oil/butter) in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add the diced ham to the skillet and cook until it has a nice sear.
5
Add the chopped onion and cook for about one minute, stirring to combine.
6
Add the chopped cabbage to the skillet.
7
Cover the skillet and allow the cabbage to cook down and wilt.
8
Season with seasoned salt or salt and pepper to your preference. Stir to combine.
9
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until the cabbage is very soft and tender.
10
Serve hot as a main dish or a side dish.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use medium heat and don't rush; letting the cabbage and onions caramelize slightly deepens flavor and creates tender, slightly crispy edges.
Dice the ham into ¼- to ½-inch pieces so it distributes evenly and heats through without drying out.
Add seasoned salt gradually and taste as you go—ham is already salty, so over-seasoning is easy.
Stir occasionally but not constantly to allow the bottom layer to brown lightly for better texture and flavor.

Substitutions

bacon grease → equal amount of lard or additional butter (note: slightly milder smoky flavor)
ham steak → smoked sausage, diced bacon, or chicken (note: adjust cook time for raw proteins)
butter → bacon fat or additional cooking oil (note: reduces richness)
yellow onion → sweet onion or white onion (note: sweet onion cooks faster and adds subtle sweetness)