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I usually cook cabbage about once or twice a year. I don’t know why because I love the stuff, it’s healthy and even better, it’s cheap!
Wait a minute I know why I don’t cook it as often, because it funks up the kitchen! Ughhh, there is just something about the smell of cabbage cooking that I hate. That was until a friend gave me a lil tip:
“Don’t boil the cabbage, simmer it!”
Some folks say that if you add in a bit of vinegar or lemon juice while cooking, it will greatly reduce the smell. Hmmm…I’ll have to give it a try one day.
My mother always boiled her cabbage from start to finish and so I just automatically did the same thing. Simmering it really does cut down on the smell. Keyword: Cut down. Not get rid of. I can at least tolerate it now.
Here is how I cook my basic cabbage. I love this southern cabbage recipe because it creates tender, yet slightly firm cabbage that is full of flavor, even the juice left in the pot taste good!
This is a very basic (but flavorful) cabbage recipe. If you wanna add a lil spunk to your cabbage throw in some sauteed onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, and smoked meat. Yum!
Grandma’s Southern Cabbage
- 1 head of cabbage
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon of seasoning salt (or season to taste)
- Fresh black pepper
- 1½- 2 cups chicken broth (can also use water but chicken broth makes it taste so delish!)
- Step 1.) Cut Cabbage into quarters, removing the hard stem. Slice each quarter into 1-inch wide strips.
- Step 2.) In a large pot, add butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, & cabbage.
- Step 3.) Add in chicken broth and toss.
- Step 4.) Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
- Step 5.) Simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until cabbage is tender. Do not overcook.
Was delicious I have never made cabbage before this was better than I could have expected!!!!
Yay!!! I love to hear of people trying things for the first time! So happy you enjoyed it and honored that you chose Divas Can Cook!!! Thanks so much Stefanie!
If you stir fry your cabbage or steam it you will not get a foul odor. Try making Colcannon. It is an Irish recipe. First you make some mashed potatoes. Being lazy I usually use instant potatoes. Stir fry your cabbage in butter with a little water in the pan. Cover it and let it cook until it is tender about 30 minutes. When it is tender drain out any surplus water but you don’t have to worry about getting it all out just drain it a little. Then stir in the potatoes. If the potatoes are cold put the pot on the burner and stir til they warm up. If the potatoes are warm after mixing them in the cabbage they are ready to go.
I don’t use salt and pepper in my kitchen I let my family add them to their own taste. I liked your recipe. I’m going to try it this weekend. Thanks for posting it.