If I have several hours to spare, my go-to cabbage dish is this recipe for Braised Cabbage… but when I’m in a hurry THIS is the recipe I use for equally delicious cabbage that is ready in less than 30 minutes. I know this is one of the least sexy dishes imaginable, but I promise you’ll be shocked by how dang good a humble head of cabbage can taste.
BUTTER BRAISED CABBAGE
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INGREDIENTS
3 tablespoons butter
1 head green cabbage (around 3lbs)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Splash of apple cider vinegar
PREPARATION
Cut the cabbage in half from its top down through its core. Place the cut-side down on your cutting board, then shred it as thinly as possible around the core, then discard the core.
Heat a large saute pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter and once it has melted, add the cabbage, 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper. Saute for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and begins to brown. You don’t have to constantly stir – leaving it undisturbed for a few minutes at a time allows the cabbage to caramelize and get extra yummy.
When the cabbage has reduced by quite a bit and has begun to brown, remove from heat and stir in the apple cider vinegar. Taste and add a bit of additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Recipe adapted from Well Plated.