Meals don’t need to be complicated or include hard to find ingredients to be delicious. Some of the most flavorful meals are the simplest. Cold weather and a busy work schedule urged me to cook something simple, yet hearty for dinner. So, I decided to make Pork Chops and Cabbage with Bacon. Oh, so good!
This is a hearty meal. It is substantial and comforting, just what you need on a winter day to satisfy you and keep you warm. Lightly fried pork chops come together with savory cooked cabbage and bacon. Simple ingredients are used to make this homemade meal. Pork Chops and Cabbage with Bacon is a winning combination.
Cabbage is a common winter vegetable and can be prepared in so many ways. Whether you are adding it to a salad or sauté it in a pan, you’ll find that this winter vegetable brings great texture and flavor to your meal.
5 Common Types of Cabbage and How to Use Them?
There are over 400 types of cabbage grown throughout the world. Here are five of the most common types of cabbage and how to use them:
- GREEN CABBAGE– This is the most common cabbage and is typically used in making Creamy Coleslaw, a delicious summer salad. I also use it to make Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and in Cabbage and Noodles with Smoked Sausage. It is a dense, heavy cabbage with tightly packed leaves. Green cabbage is very affordable.
- SAVOY CABBAGE– This cabbage is recognizable by its wrinkled, ruffly leaves. It is lighter in weight than green cabbage and darker green in color. It is used often in Asian dishes, including stir fry and egg rolls. See Air Fryer Egg Rolls for a recipe with savoy cabbage.
- RED CABBAGE– This cabbage is similar in texture to green cabbage, sturdy and hearty, but is bright purple in color. It is mostly used for slicing and adding to salads. It can also be cooked, as you would green cabbage.
- BOK CHOY– A delicious smaller cabbage used in stir fry dishes, it is white at the base with longer stalks and tender, dark green leaves. Bok Choy is commonly used in stir fry recipes, like this one for Teriyaki Chicken and Green Beans with Fried Rice.
- BRUSSELS SPROUTS- These tiny, individual cabbages are earthy and taste best when roasted or added to hot dishes. Brussels sprouts can also be shaved and added to salads in place of kale and green cabbage. I use them in stews, like Beef and Brussels Sprouts Stew. They are also delicious when roasted in the oven, see this recipe for Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts with Bacon.
Pork Chops and Cabbage with Bacon Recipe
What’s needed?
- 6 slices of bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/3 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 cups seasoned panko crumbs
- 12 Ritz crackers, crushed fine
- 4 thin cut, center cut pork chops
- 1/4 cup canola oil
How to make Pork Chops with Bacon?
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until slightly crisp and browned, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and allow it to melt. Add the cabbage and the onions to the skillet. Cover with a lid and saute the cabbage until soft, about 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
- While the cabbage is cooking, place the milk and flour each on separate plates. Combine the cracker crumbs and breadcrumbs on a third plate. Dip each pork chop in flour, then milk, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
- Add the canola oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place the breaded pork chops in the skillet and cook until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn each chop and brown the other side for another 3 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Place the browned chops on plate lined with paper towels. (If your pork chops are thick-cut, place them on a wire rack inside of a baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes after browning.) Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, pork is done at 145 degrees fahrenheit. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Serve Pork Chops and Cabbage with Bacon, alongside smashed red potatoes or a side dish of your choice. The chops are crunchy and tender, while the cabbage is savory and delicious. We also like this recipe with cooked egg noodles stirred in.
Simple ingredients and a quick preparation result in an easy 30-minute meal packed with so much flavor. Comfort food at its finest! What’s your favorite meal that is simple AND delicious?
More Easy Pork Dinners
- Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya
- Spanish Rice with Smoked Sausage
- French Bread Pizza
- Ham and Split Pea Soup
- Loaded Potato Waffles
- Chopped Italian Subs
- Easy Stuffed Shells
- BBQ Pork Spareribs
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Pork Chops and Cabbage with Bacon
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/3 head green cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko crumbs, seasoned
- 12 Ritz crackers, finely crushed
- 4 thin-cut pork chops
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
How to make cabbage with bacon:
- Heat a large non-stick skillet to medium heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until slightly crisp and browned, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the butter and allow it to melt. Add the cabbage and the onions to the skillet. Cover with a lid and saute the cabbage until soft, about 15-18 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt and black pepper to taste.
How to make the breaded pork chops:
- While the cabbage is cooking, place the milk and flour each on separate plates. Combine the cracker crumbs and breadcrumbs on a third plate. Dip each pork chop in flour, then milk, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture until well coated.
- Add the canola oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place the breaded pork chops in the skillet and cook until golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn each chop and brown the other side for another 3 minutes. Sprinkle with garlic salt.
- Place the browned chops on plate lined with paper towels. (If your pork chops are thick-cut, place them on a wire rack inside of a baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes after browning.) Use a meat thermometer to check doneness, pork is done at 145 degrees fahrenheit. Recipe makes 4 servings.
Equipment
- 2 large skillets
Raveaboutfood
Crunchy pork chops and buttery cabbage, comfort food at its best!
rogue1
My goodness. My husband wolfed this down, stopping every bite to tell me how good it was. The Ritz crackers added a buttery crunch that we loved. I’m going to keep some prepared pork chops in the freezer for weeknights when work has been too much. So comforting, and gave me happy memories of my Grandma.
Raveaboutfood
Thank you so much! So happy this recipe was a hit with your family!