Southern Smothered Cabbage and Potatoes

Southern Smothered Cabbage and Potatoes is the kind of comforting, down-home dish that turns simple vegetables into something incredibly flavorful. Tender cabbage, creamy potatoes, savory onions, and smoky seasoning slowly cook together until every bite is rich, hearty, and packed with Southern-inspired flavor.

This budget-friendly dish makes a wonderful side for fried chicken, pork chops, meatloaf, or cornbread, but it is also satisfying enough to enjoy as a simple meal on its own. The secret is giving the onions and seasonings time to develop their flavor before allowing the cabbage and potatoes to slowly simmer until perfectly tender.

Ingredients

• 1 medium head green cabbage
• 4 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, optional
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

Begin by removing any damaged outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the tough core, and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Give the cabbage a good rinse and allow it to drain.

Peel the potatoes if desired, then cut them into roughly 1-inch cubes. Keeping the potato pieces similar in size helps them cook evenly without some pieces becoming mushy while others remain firm.

Dice the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 2: Cook the Bacon

Place a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until it becomes browned and lightly crisp.

The bacon adds more than just a smoky flavor. Its rendered fat becomes the flavorful foundation for the vegetables.

Once cooked, leave about 1 to 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan. Remove excess grease if necessary.

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