Hey!! I’ve updated this recipe!! Check it out here!
(No worries I’ve also left the original recipe intact below)
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.
What happened to the recipe? There is no ingredients listed anymore. Is the link broken? HELP! I gave my mom the last copy and she can’t find it. This is the only way that I will eat cooked cabbage. I give the recipe to EVERYONE!
Wow, that was weird! Not sure what happened to it but it’s back up now!
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Looking for your old cabbage recipe. No meat with reasoned salt. Love it!
Looked up ‘cabbage recipes’ and up came this one. As I live in Australia, I’ve just eaten it with some roast lamb and mashed spuds -delicious. What authentic ‘Southern ‘ things should be served with it?
I’m wondering if I’m missing something but I’m not seeing an actual recipe for the southern cabbage. I’ve made it before and thought I saw an actual recipe. Did there use to be one? Thanks!
I I love this recipe but miss the written directions. Please put them back, Not a fan of the new recipe.
This is what I do except for the butter and olive oil. I love them both I am really redneck and use bacon grease or the like. Have ypu ever had a cabbage that was either tpugh, bitter or taste flat? If so, how did you season the cabbage?
I have made this twice. It is simple and tasty!!! I use veggie broth as don’t eat chicken. Thank you for sharing
Karen
This sounds really tasty. Am making it today. Thank you for the recipe