Cabbage is available in several varieties—such as Napa, savoy, and red—with the round green type being the most common in American markets. Cabbage isn’t just economical; it’s also a good source of fiber, vitamin C, calcium, and iron. When shopping for cabbage, select a head that is heavy for its size, brightly-colored, and free of brown spots and withered leaves. Store cabbage in the refrigerator for one to two weeks.
How to Prep Cabbage For Cooking
Remove the loose outer leaves and rinse the head of cabbage with water. On a cutting board, use a chef’s knife to slice the head in half through the core. Slice each half into quarters. Use the knife to remove the core from the wedges. Either cook the cabbage as-is in these wedges or coarsely chop it. To chop, lay a wedge cut side down onto a cutting board. Hold the knife perpendicular to the wedge and cut it into ¼-inch-wide pieces. As a general rule of thumb, one medium head of cabbage equals about six cups of chopped cabbage.
How To Boil Cabbage
It may be thought of as a basic cooking method, but boiled veggies can take on loads of flavor depending on what you use for boiling liquid. Boiled cabbage can be one of the easiest (and most hands-off!) ways to cook cabbage.
How To Steam Cabbage
Steamed cabbage is a good option when you’re serving cabbage alongside something else boldly flavored (like kielbasa) as the cabbage won’t take on additional flavor during steaming.
How To Sauté Cabbage
Sautéing cabbage may be the most common way to cook cabbage on the stove because you can incorporate so many flavors and ingredients while keeping a close eye on doneness.
How To Roast Cabbage In The Oven
If you enjoy roasted vegetables, try cooking cabbage in the oven. The hands-free cooking method imparts a buttery, carmelized flavor that goes great alongside other savory dishes.
How To Cook Cabbage In The Microwave
When you’ve got other dishes cooking on the stovetop, you can turn to your microwave to cook cabbage, too.
How To Cook Cabbage In An Instant Pot
We know you love using your Instant Pot for everything, so here’s what to know about pressure cooking cabbage in whatever brand of the appliance you’ve got.
