Boiled Cabbage
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Boiled Cabbage
Description
This recipe begins by trimming any discolored outer leaves from the cabbage, cutting it into wedges with the core intact to hold each piece together during cooking. The cabbage is boiled in salted water until just tender, with an option to add bacon fat or cooked bacon slices to the boiling water to infuse a smoky taste.
Once boiled, the cabbage is drained well and finished with melted butter, along with salt and black pepper to taste. The result is tender cabbage that retains structure, softened but still holding shape, complemented by the smoothness of butter and seasoning.
Boiled cabbage serves well alongside meat dishes, potatoes, or as part of a larger meal. It fits into traditional or simple home-style meals requiring a vegetable element with mild flavor and easy preparation.
For variation, replacing water with broth can add further depth. Chopping the cabbage into strips can reduce boiling time, which should be adjusted accordingly. Topping with crispy bacon bits can provide textural contrast and added flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage small
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- bacon drippings optional, or 2 slices bacon
Instructions
- Remove any discolored leaves from the cabbage. Cut the head of cabbage in half and cut each half into 1 ½-inch wedges leaving the core intact to hold the wedges together.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. If using bacon fat or bacon, add to the boiling water for flavor.
- Add cabbage wedges and boil 8-12 minutes or just until tender.
- Drain well, drizzle with butter and season with salt & pepper to taste.
Notes
- Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients like bacon.
- Replacing water with broth enhances the flavor.
- Cabbage can be cut into 1-inch strips for quicker cooking; reduce boiling time as needed.
- Top with crispy bacon bits for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8wedges
Amount Per Serving
Calories 53 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 53 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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