Southern Cabbage- Quick & Easy!
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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!
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
Get the Recipe: 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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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!
I make this cabbage often and for the same reason, it tastes so good. However, I’ve never found the smell offensive. To the contrary, the smell of cabbage cooking reminds me of everything I loved about the smell of my grandmother’s cooking.
Simply delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
This sounds so delicious! I think I may mix in some sauerkraut to the recipe as well. I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
I’m going to try with pan fried bratwurst as base flavor then add broth. Thanks for the recipe sounds great