How to Cut Cabbage
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
8 servings (1 cup each)
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Calories
28 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to Cut Cabbage
Description
This method starts with a whole cabbage head of about 2 pounds. Outer damaged or browned leaves are removed and the cabbage is rinsed under cold water. It is then cut into quarters by slicing from top to bottom. The tough core is trimmed out of each quarter to avoid bitterness and tough texture in the final dish. With the core removed, the quarters can be further shredded, sliced, or chopped evenly according to the requirement of the recipe.
The preparation ensures clean, manageable pieces of cabbage ready for use in salads, stir-fries, or soups. Proper handling with a sharp chef’s knife facilitates uniform pieces and safer cutting. Fresh cabbage can be stored whole up to two months in the refrigerator, but once cut, it should be used within a few days to maintain quality.
Shredded cabbage can also be purchased pre-cut, but freshness and texture depend on packaging and storage. This method is straightforward and adaptable to any cabbage-based dish requiring chopped or shredded cabbage.
Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage (about 2 pounds, see note 1)
Instructions
- Remove any damaged or browned outer leaves and rinse under cold water. Place the head of cabbage on the cutting board and cut the whole head into quarters straight down from the top of the crown to the stem using a large chef’s knife.
- With a knife, carefully cut out the core from each quarter. Place the quarters, cut-side down, on the cutting board. Shred, slice, or chop according to your recipe instructions.
Notes
- Store a whole cabbage head wrapped in plastic in the refrigerator crisper drawer for up to 2 months.
- After cutting, use or store cabbage pieces in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- For pre-shredded cabbage bags, follow the expiration date or check freshness visually before use.
- Cutting out the core reduces toughness and bitterness in cooked or raw cabbage preparations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 cup | |
| Calories | 28kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 111IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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