Best 16 Best Cabbage Recipes

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Cabbage, a versatile and budget-friendly vegetable, takes center stage in this culinary exploration. From classic coleslaw to hearty cabbage rolls and tangy stir-fries, this article presents a delectable array of cabbage recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Whether you're seeking a refreshing side dish, a comforting main course, or a quick and healthy weeknight meal, this collection has something for every cabbage enthusiast. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the humble cabbage in all its glory.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THE BEST RED CABBAGE SALAD



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This red cabbage salad is perfect for potlucks!

Provided by The Sea Salt

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     No Mayo

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup white sugar
4 tablespoons grated yellow onion
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 large head red cabbage, thinly sliced
⅓ cup cider vinegar
⅓ cup olive oil
fresh ground black pepper to taste
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup slivered toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, onion, and celery salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 1 hour.
  • Add cabbage to the marinade and stir to combine. Pour in vinegar and oil and mix well. Season with black pepper; top with blue cheese and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 832.4 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

BEST BOILED HAM AND CABBAGE



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There's nothing like a steaming pot of boiled ham and cabbage on a cold evening. The hearty, homey flavor makes for such a perfect comfort food that your family will never notice that all those veggies are good for them. The nutritional information is going to be off because the veggie amounts are sized for 6-8 servings, but the ham will leave you with plenty of leftovers to use in the many wonderful dishes that call for ham. Use any, all, or none of the optional veggies according to availability and personal taste.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 -12 lbs half ham or 8 -12 lbs smoked pork shoulder
6 -8 small onions, peeled
6 -8 small red potatoes, scrubbed
6 -8 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
2 -3 parsnips, peeled and cut in chunks (optional)
1 -2 celeriac, bulbs peeled and cut in chunks (optional)
1 -2 turnips (optional) or 1 -2 rutabaga, peeled and cut in chunks (optional)
1 medium cabbage, cut in 6-8 wedges
12 -15 whole cloves
fresh ground black pepper
butter (optional)
cold water

Steps:

  • Remove the ham from its wrappings. Cut off the skin and make sure you remove the plastic thing that covers the end of the bone.
  • Stud the ham with the whole cloves, distributing them evenly over the surface.
  • Put ham and onions into a very large pot and cover with COLD water. Its important to use cold water because it draws the excess salt out of the meat and makes a more flavorful broth.
  • Bring to a boil slowly over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add all the veggies except the cabbage. Raise heat and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat and simmer another 15 minutes or until the largest potatoes are nearly cooked.
  • Add the cabbage wedges. Raise heat and bring to a boil. Simmer another 10-20 minutes until cabbage is cooked but not mushy.
  • Use a large, slotted, serving spoon to remove all the veggies to a large serving dish.
  • Lift ham onto a platter and carve off a suitable number of servings for the meal.
  • Serve each person a slice of ham and a portion of each vegetable. Grind black pepper over the plate and offer butter for the potatoes and other roots if desired.

BEST STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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Tender leaves of cabbage are wrapped around a hearty sirloin and rice filling and topped with a homemade tomato sauce in this family-friendly recipe for stuffed cabbage leaves. The hint of allspice and slight tang from vinegar create a perfect balance in this dish. They remind me of eating at a Lebanese food festival, although not quite as spicy. Serve with Greek salad or tabouli salad and warm pita for the perfect bite!

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 large head cabbage
2 teaspoons oil
½ cup minced onion
1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 pound ground sirloin
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground allspice
1 medium lemon, cut into 6 wedges
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Stir in 4 teaspoons salt. Remove loose, outer leaves from the cabbage and place in the boiling water for 1 minute. Remove from the water and set aside.
  • Remove core from the cabbage and carefully place the head in the boiling water. Cook for 5 minutes, removing the outer leaves one at a time as they loosen every minute. Set aside 12 large leaves and reserve inner portion of the cabbage for another use.
  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Set aside 2 tablespoons minced onion for cabbage rolls; add remaining onion to the hot oil. Cook, stirring often, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, undrained diced tomatoes, water, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare cabbage rolls: Mix sirloin, rice, garlic, reserved minced onion, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, remaining pepper, and allspice together in a bowl until well combined.
  • Place a softened cabbage leaf on a cutting board and remove the bottom, tough portion of the stem. Place about 3 tablespoons meat filling into the center of the leaf. Fold the sides inward and roll the leaf up tightly, like a burrito or spring roll. Repeat with remaining leaves and filling.
  • Pour 1 cup tomato sauce mixture in a bottom of a 9x13-inch or 11x7-inch baking dish. Place cabbage rolls, seam-side down, in the baking dish and pour remaining sauce on top. Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Lightly squeeze a wedge of lemon over each serving and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 2457 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

BEST EVER CABBAGE ROLLS



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Make and share this Best Ever Cabbage Rolls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Noshing With The No

Categories     Meat

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large cabbage
1 1/2 lbs extra lean ground beef
1 lb lean pork
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
4 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup hot water
680 ml tomato sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Core cabbage and place in a large pot. Fill hole with vinegar and salt. Fill pot with water to top of cabbage but not flowing into the core. Bring to a boil, turn stove off and leave overnight. The next morning your cabbage is cooled and ready to work with, perfect!
  • Combine ground beef, pork, cooked rice, 2 tablespoons sugar, 4 tablespoons onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
  • Grab an appropriate sized handful of meat for the size of cabbage leaf and place at the core end of the leaf, roll, tucking sides of the leaf inches.
  • Place on a platter seam side down.
  • Continue with remaining leaves.
  • Saute diced onion in the canola oil with salt, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon paprika, until translucent.
  • Place in the bottom of a large roasting pan.
  • Add hot water and stir to combine.
  • Place cabbage rolls on top of the onion mixture, arranging smaller ones on the second layer.
  • Mix tomato sauce with the brown sugar and lemon juice; pour over the cabbage rolls.
  • Cover and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

BEST CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE EVER!!!



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My Mother in Law pulled this recipe out of the local newspaper for me (The Daily News, Wed. March 14, 2007- Dijon-Glazed Corned Beef with Savory Cabbage and Red Potatoes). My husband is not a fan of Corned Beef, but when I make this it disappears! My 4 year old even eats this! I usually double the recipe for 5 of us and there is very little left.

Provided by Cure SMA mommy

Categories     Meat

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless corned beef brisket (3.5 to 4 lbs)
6 garlic cloves, pealed (I crushed mine as well)
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
2 cups water
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup thinly sliced green onion, including white and green parts
1/2 cup prepared horseradish sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 head green cabbage, cored, cut into 6 wedges (1 to 1.5 lbs)
1 1/2 lbs small red potatoes, cut in half
glaze
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • Position oven racks in upper and lower thirds of oven.Heat oven to 350°F Place corned beef brisket in roasting pan, sprinkle garlic and peppercorns (*and seasoning packet if desired). Add water, cover tightly with aluminum foil. Braise in upper third of oven for 3 to 3.5 hours or until brisket is fork tender.
  • Meanwhile place butter, green onions, horseradish, ground pepper and salt in glass measuring cup. Microwave on high 1 to 2 minute or until butter melts, mix well. Place cabbage wedges on half of baking sheet and potatoes on other half (when I double this recipe I put the cabbage on a baking sheet and the potatoes on their own baking sheet). Drizzle horseradish-butter mixture over vegetables, turning cabbage and tossing potatoes to coat. Cover with aluminum foil. Roast in lower third of 350°F oven with brisket for 55 minutes. Uncover vegetables, continue roasting 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to brown.
  • Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl. Remove cooked brisket from roasting pan, place on rack in broiler pan so surface of brisket is 3 to 4 inches from heat. Brush glaze over brisket, broil 2 to 3 minute or until glaze is bubbly and beginning to brown.
  • Carve brisket diagonally across grain into thin slices.

BEST CORNED BEEF 'N' CABBAGE



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You can make this delicious corned beef and cabbage dish in your pressure cooker. I've been making this meal for more than 40 years. It is so easy and delicious. It's especially good served with a salad of peaches and cottage cheese.-Ruth Warner, Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups water
1 corned beef brisket with spice packet (2 pounds)
1 medium head cabbage, cut into 8 wedges
2 large red potatoes, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
4 large carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 medium onion, cut into 2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. pressure cooker, combine water and contents of corned beef seasoning packet; add beef. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 45 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion; adjust heat if needed.), Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cabbage, potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add carrots and onion. Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender; drain., Remove pressure cooker from the heat; allow pressure to drop on its own. Remove beef to a serving platter. Discard cooking liquid. Serve beef with cabbage, potatoes, carrots and onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 1560mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

CROCK POT SWEDISH CABBAGE ROLLS (THE BEST!!!!!!)



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My husband has tried many different recipes for cabbage rolls and swears these are the best he has ever had.

Provided by soulmatesforever

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 7h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 leaves savoy cabbage
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (I use Bravo)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Immerse cabbage leaves in large kettle of boiling water for about 3 minutes or until limp; drain.
  • Combine egg, 1/4 cup of sauce, onion, salt, pepper, beef, and cooked rice.
  • Place about 1/4 cup meat mixture in center of each leaf; fold in sides and roll ends over meat.
  • Place in slow-cooking pot.
  • Combine tomato sauce with brown sugar, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour over cabbage rolls.
  • Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours.

THE BEST POTATO-SAUSAGE-CABBAGE SOUP



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My mom has cooked this as long as I can remember- I don't know where the recipe started. She sent me to college with the recipe and after 15 years I've not been able to top it. Recipe requests come after every serving. It is even better the second day, but it normally doesn't last that long in our house! A perfect comfort food!

Provided by Dantana

Categories     Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 bowls, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb roll Bob Evans sausage
2 celery ribs
1/3 head cabbage
1 onion
7 cups water (see note below!)
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon
1 (2 lb) bag of square cut hash browns
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Brown the sausage in a large skillet.
  • Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and leave drippings and browned bits in the pan.
  • Chop celery, cabbage and onion. Cook in the grease from the sausage until soft (10-15 minutes).
  • Transfer the cooked sausage and cabbage mixture to a large soup kettle.
  • Add the water, chicken bouillon and hash browns and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the milk, sour cream and flour in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Add the milk mixture to the soup and simmer 10 more minutes.
  • **My Mom's original recipe called for 5 cups of water and that never seemed to be enough when I made it. If you stick between 5-7 cups you can make the soup as thick or thin as you would like. Well, maybe not thin! Making this soup thin and brothy would be a crime!

BEST EVER STIR-FRIED CHINESE CABBAGE!



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My girlfriend absolutely loves this dish and she practically demands that I make it for her every time she comes over for dinner. It's a little heavy on the garlic, but I absolutely love it!

Provided by Chef Boon

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head Chinese cabbage
4 -6 garlic cloves
1 chili (optional)
1/2 cup dried scallops
1/2 cup dried shrimp
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
salt
soy sauce
1/3 cup Chinese wine
1 -2 teaspoon cornflour, to thicken
3/4 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Soak dried scallops and dried shrimp in hot water or put it in the microwave for 5 minutes on high and slice the chili and garlic as well as roughly chopping the Chinese cabbage.
  • Once the dried scallops have significantly soften, drain them while reserving liquid.
  • Heat oil in pan and brown the garlic slices. Once garlic is browned, remove half the browned garlic slices and set aside.
  • Then add the chilies and then the soaked dried scallops and shrimp and fry for 1 minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the Chinese cabbage and fry till it slightly wilts and then add then cooking wine, oyster sauce, the soaking liquid.
  • Season with soy sauce to taste.
  • Cook cabbage for a further 3-5 minutes till cooked but retaining a bit of crunch and then thicken with corn flour.
  • Garnish with the crunchy garlic slices and enjoy!

ANGIE'S DAD'S BEST CABBAGE COLESLAW



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Found this recipe on another site, my compliments to Dot. This is a fabulous recipe. Quick and easy. Its good the same day but, make a least a day ahead, up two weeks ahead it's flavor only gets better.It does stays crunchy. People that don't eat coleslaw like this one. Prep time does not include time to marinade. If you use the packaged shredded cabbage it only takes 5 minutes.

Provided by Marlitt

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cabbage, shredded
1 large red onion, diced
1 cup grated carrot
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup white sugar or 1 cup Splenda sugar substitute, to make low carb
1 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dry mustard
black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add cabbage, carrots, celery and onion.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar or splenda, and toss so that it is well mixed in.
  • In a saucepan, combine vinegar, oil, salt, dry mustard, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Pour the hot dressing over the cabbage mixture, and mix well.
  • Can be served once chilled but best put into a large covered container, and refridgerate for at least 24 hrs.
  • If you let sit longer (flavor increases) it is best to pour off some of the juice before serving.

THE BEST CABBAGE PATCH STEW



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Make and share this The Best Cabbage Patch Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by My kids mom

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h55m

Yield 2 cup serving size, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 (14 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can water
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, liquid included
6 stalks celery (sliced)
6 stalks leeks (sliced)
0.5 (16 ounce) bag baby carrots
1 lb ground turkey breast
2 sweet onions (sliced )
2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
1 head napa cabbage (sliced)
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Open all cans and pour into large stew pot on meduim heat. (Also add in your one can of water).
  • In skillet cook up your turkey with a little water to keep moist. When its nearly cooked add your minced garlic and sliced onion. Cook until meat is done.
  • Drain meat and add to pot.
  • Add carrots, celery, leeks and napa cabbage.
  • Let the pot cook for at least an hours Add in salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve hot. Healthy and Yummy!
  • This also freezes well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 35.2, Sodium 997, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 15.6, Protein 20.6

ANGIE'S DAD'S BEST CABBAGE COLESLAW



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Categories     Carrot     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head (medium) cabbage, shredded
1 recipe - 1 large red onion, diced
1 cup grated carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 recipe (to taste) black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage, onion, carrots, and celery. Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar, and mix well.
  • In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, oil, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour hot dressing over cabbage mixture, and mix well.

TRULY THE BEST CABBAGE ROLLS



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Once you eat these you will agree - they are the best ever cabbage rolls. Everyone I make these for go crazy for them and they are my most requested dish. Double the recipe as they will disapear very quickly.

Provided by love-to-cook

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb lean ground beef
6 slices cooked bacon
1 onion, finely chopped
2 -3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 green peppers or 1 red pepper (or both)
1 grated carrot
2 tablespoons fresh dill
1 egg
1 can diced tomato (juice drained and reserved for topping)
1/2 cup uncooked rice (I use basmati)
salt
pepper
1 large green cabbage
1/2 teaspoon salt (for water to steam cabbage)
1 can condensed tomato soup

Steps:

  • -In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with all of the ingredients, except for the cabbage, tomato soup and reserved diced tomato juice.
  • Set aside.
  • -Remove the core from the cabbage.
  • Steam the cabbage over high heat in a large pot to accomodate your cabbage with a about an inch of lightly salted water.
  • I like to rotate my cabbage head so it is steamed evenly.
  • -Gently peel off the leaves and cut out the thick white"veins" to aid in rolling.
  • -Place approx.
  • 1 tablespoon of the filling onto each cabbage leaf and carefully roll them up.
  • Place seam side down in your baking dish.
  • -Cover the cabbage rolls with the tomato soup and tomato juice.
  • -Cover and cook in a 350 degree oven for approx.
  • 1 hour, then remove cover and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
  • -Serve with sour cream and enjoy.

BEST STUFFED CABBAGE ROLLS



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This tasty cabbage roll recipe uses tomato juice instead of tomato sauce. It has a slight tang to it from lemon juice and mint leaves. I got this recipe from my mother when she was in WW years ago. It's very tasty and well worth trying.

Provided by Trisha W

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 ounces ground beef
2 tablespoons rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried mint
1 cup tomato juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 clove garlic
14 -16 leaves cabbage

Steps:

  • Remove the hard core from the cabbage and wilt the leaves.
  • Line a casserole dish with two cabbage leaves.
  • Mix all the ingredients except the garlic, using only 1/2 cup of the tomato juice.
  • Roll the mixture in leaves- using approximately 1 heaping TBLS per leaf.
  • Place the rolls, seam side down, on the leaves in the dish.
  • Add the clove of garlic, remaining tomato juice and 1/2 cup of water to the dish.
  • Bake at 325*F, covered for 45-60 minutes.

ANGIE'S DAD'S BEST CABBAGE COLESLAW



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An absolutely delicious coleslaw, more tart and tangy than the creamy kind. Can make this up to 2 weeks ahead of serving and it only gets better.

Provided by DOTMAYTRX

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head cabbage, shredded
1 large red onion, diced
1 cup grated carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup white sugar
1 cup white vinegar
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dry mustard
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cabbage, onion, carrots, and celery. Sprinkle with 1 cup sugar, and mix well. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, oil, salt, dry mustard, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour hot dressing over cabbage mixture, and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 364.3 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

WORLD'S BEST BRAISED CABBAGE



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Categories     Vegetable     Braise     Vegetarian     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 pounds)
1 large yellow onion (about 8 oz) thickly sliced
1 large carrot cut into quarter-inch rounds
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Fleur de sel or coarse sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly oil a large gratin dish or baking dish (9x13-inches works well) Trimming the cabbage: Peel off and discard any bruised leaves from the cabbage. The cabbage should weigh close to two pounds. If it weighs more, it won't fit in the baking dish and won't braise beautifully. To remedy this, cut away a wedge of the cabbage to trim it down to size. Save the leftover wedge for salad or coleslaw. Then cut the cabbage into eight wedges. Arrange the wedges in the baking dish; they may overlap some, but do your best to make a single layer. The braise: Scatter in the onion and carrot. Drizzle over the oil and stock or water. Season with salt, pepper and the pepper flakes. Cover tightly with foil, and slide into the middle of the oven to braise until the vegetables are completely tender, about two hours. Turn the cabbage wedges with tongs after an hour. Don't worry if the wedges want to fall apart as you turn them; just do your best to keep them intact. If the dish is drying out, add a few tablespoons of water. The finish: Once the cabbage is completely tnder, remove the foil, increase the oven heat to 400, and roast until the vegetables begin to brown, another 15 minutes or so. Serve warm or at room temperature, sprinkled with fleur de sel or other coarse salt.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage: Select firm, compact heads of cabbage with tightly packed leaves. Avoid any heads that show signs of wilting or bruising.
  • Wash the cabbage thoroughly: Rinse the cabbage under cold water to remove any dirt or debris. Cut away any damaged or discolored leaves.
  • Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you create thin, even slices of cabbage.
  • Don't overcook the cabbage: Cabbage is best when cooked quickly over high heat. Overcooking can make it mushy and bland.
  • Season the cabbage to taste: Cabbage can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

Conclusion:

Cabbage is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it can also help to boost your immune system. With its mild flavor and affordable price, cabbage is a great addition to any kitchen.

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