Instructions:
Prepare the cabbage: Cut the cabbage into quarters. Remove any wilted or discolored outer leaves. Cut out the core from the cabbage quarters and then cut into large 1-inch pieces.
Cook the bacon and onion: In a 4-quart pan, cook the chopped bacon and onion over medium heat until the bacon is crisp and the onion is wilted.
Drain excess fat: Remove the bacon and onion from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain. There should be about 1/2 cup of bacon drippings remaining in the pan.
Sauté the cabbage: Add the cabbage to the drippings in the pan and cook without stirring until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
Add liquids and seasonings: Stir in the water, sugar (if using), onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the cabbage is tender, about 20 minutes.
Combine and serve: Crumble the cooked bacon into the cabbage mixture, stir to combine, and serve hot.
Enjoy your delicious Fried Cabbage and Bacon with Onion!
