It might sound humble, but boiled cabbage is absolutely delicious! Swirl it with butter and salt for an easy and healthy side dish.
Boiled cabbage might sound humble, but here’s the thing: it can be absolutely delicious. A friend of ours mentioned this to us in passing once: “I added butter and salt to boiled cabbage, and I couldn’t stop eating it!” We had to test it for ourselves: and we agree! Boiling makes perfectly tender cabbage, and a little salt and butter makes this cruciferous vegetable taste surprisingly irresistible. Here’s how to boil cabbage so it tastes delightful.
The best type of cabbage to make boiled cabbage? A large head of green cabbage. While this method works with red cabbage too, we prefer it with the sweeter flavor of the green variety. Save other types of cabbage like Savoy and Napa cabbage for eating raw in salads (like this one).
The hardest part about making boiled cabbage? Shredding the cabbage! Ever had trouble cutting even pieces of this vegetable? If you don’t know the right method, you can end up with lots of mess and uneven pieces. Here’s the trick we use for cutting a head of this veggie:
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Recipe Tags:
- cabbage.
- cooked cabbage.
- boiled cabbage.
- side dish.
Perfect Boiled Cabbage
Prep: 10min
Total: 22min
Yield: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 large head green cabbage
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (or olive oil)
- Fresh ground pepper
Instruction:
- Bring large pot of water to boil with 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
- Remove any tough or brown leaves from the outer portion of the cabbage. Shred the cabbage.
- Boil the cabbage for 12 to 15 minutes, until it is very tender (ours is generally done around 12 minutes). Drain the cabbage into a strainer.
- Place the cabbage in a large bowl with the butter, fresh ground pepper, and kosher salt (around 3/4 teaspoon for a large head of cabbage). Adjust the salt to taste: salt until the flavor pops!
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FAQ
How long does it take cabbage to boil?
Why do you put vinegar in cabbage when boiling it?
Do you put cabbage in boiling water?
Put the cabbage leaves or shredded cabbage in a large pan and cover halfway with water. Bring to the boil and cook for 3-5 mins or until tender. To blanch (so they can be sautéed or fried later), cover with water and boil for 3 mins.
What is the healthiest way to eat cabbage?
