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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
The Recipe
Southern Cabbage Recipe
By Divas Can Cook
Ingredients
- 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!)
Instructions
- 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.
This recipe is so tasty! I add in a bit of yellow mustard seeds to give it a kick. Yum!
Best cabbage I have ever made.Thamks
Can’t believe I just made this delicious tasting cabbage. Made it with country ham pieces and onions, so delicious!
I tried the “trick” with the vinegar. I wish I hadn’t… affects the taste for sure.
Cooked cabbage with little onion and bacon cooked with sauteed onion…cover and don’t cook long..simmer really for 20 minutes…Eat with potato chunks and drink the juice….Yummy and healthy…Oh season to your liking with salt and pepper. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Does this freeze well? Please and ty
Yes you can freeze. It’s just as good too we thawed and reheated!
I just made this recipe, but added 3 large potatoes cut into large chunks. I omitted the olive oil…. just added half a stick of salted butter. I also added a small piece of chopped white onion for additional flavor. It was so easy and sooooo good! My family loved it!
The chicken broth (or broth of your choice) is an absolute must. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipes with us!! I’m so thankful for the content you provide! Happy New Year!