Begin by washing your ingredients. Chop half a head of cabbage into thin strips, dice one medium onion, and mince three cloves of garlic. Peel and slice one or two carrots into thin rounds.

In a large skillet, heat over medium heat and add diced bacon. Fry until crispy, about 5–7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, letting it drain on a paper towel. Keep the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sliced carrots, stirring for another 1–2 minutes until garlic is golden.

Stir in the chopped cabbage, mixing well to coat with drippings. Cook for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender but still crunchy and caramelized.

Return the crispy bacon to the skillet, mixing well with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper to taste and stir, allowing flavors to meld for another minute or two.

Plate the Fried Cabbage with Bacon, Onion, and Garlic while hot and enjoy!