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Hey!! I’ve updated this Southern cabbage recipe!! Here is the revised version How to cook southern-style cabbage.
(No worries I’ve also left the original recipe intact below)
Cabbage is quickly becoming one of my favorite vegetable side dishes! Especially when it’s simmered in a flavorful broth like this recipe. If you’ve struggled with cooking cabbage in the past or hated the taste, then this is the recipe you want to make!
It creates one amazing pot of down-home, Southern-style cabbage that has been known to transform plenty of cabbage haters. Nothing fancy here, just some good ol’ cabbage that’s practically begging for a hunk of homemade cornbread!
Throw-back! The original 2010 photo!
How To Make the BEST Southern Cabbage
- Simmer, don’t boil- For this cabbage recipe, we’ll simmer it gently so that it cooks slow and low. This will result in tender, yet flavorful finished results! Simmering also cuts down on the smell a bit.
- Use chicken broth. Many Southern cabbage recipes rely on a little bit of water to cook the cabbage but chicken broth is the way to go for maximum flavor. You could also use vegetable broth.
- Add some spices. Onions and garlic are always a win with Southern cabbage but adding a few simple spices like seasoning salt, smoked salt, black pepper, onion powder or garlic powder can enhance the flavor even more.
- Don’t forget the butter! Butter adds such a nice flavor and finished texture to Southern cabbage.
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 tastes good!
Did you know that you can even use cabbage to lose weight? Check out my favorite cabbage soup diet!
Want to take this cabbage to the next level? Throw in some sauteed onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, and smoked meat like I did with this fried cabbage recipe!
Southern-Style Cabbage
Southern Cabbage Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 head of cabbage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt (plain, seasoned or smoked)
- fresh black pepper to taste
- 1½-2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Slice cabbage into quarters, removing & discarding the hard stem at the center.
- Slice each quarter into 1-inch wide strips. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter and add olive oil.
- Add remaining ingredients to the pot, including the cabbage.
- Stir and bring to a boil, immediately reduce heat to a simmer, and cover.
- Simmer 12-15 minutes or until cabbage is tender to your liking. (Do not overcook or cabbage will be slimy)
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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Whenever my husband want cabbage, this is my go to recipe. I’ve been using this recipe for 3 years and my husband and I can’t get enough of it . It’s really delicious! Thank you.
Thank you so much. I never thought to use chicken broth. I had always used water. That made a huge difference in flavor. Your grandmother knew what she was doing with this one! Taste so yummy!
Excellent recipe ❤️I place of the butter I used grapeseed oil and smoked paprika alone with her ingredients
How long total do you let it boil?
This is my go to cabbage recipe now! thanks so much!
Ciao al tutti,
This was a fantastic recipe. Grazie!
#CabbageItsWhatsForDinner
I sauté and add green pepper with onions. Also use bouillon in place of meat and am a bit more generous with garlic. Could eat 5x a week.
I love cabbage. I use an onion and real butter with salt pepper and a smoked meat of sone sort. Sonetines, i even use pastrami… oh man.
A brat in the bottom of the pot works womders too
I like to fry my cabbage like my grandma taught me. I use a bit of bacon grease to add flavor. Add in smoked sausage and onions and you’ve got something pretty tasty! I’ve also used cubed ham and apples.
My first time cooking cabbage and this recipe was super easy. I was a little heavy handed on the red pepper flakes and i wouldn’t do that again. The red pepper is enhanced with the broth. Love it! Next time I plan to add ham or bacon!
Best cabbage recipe the chicken broth in place of water is the magic I put smoked sausage in mine