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How to Cut & Shred Cabbage

Learning how to cut and shred cabbage is an incredibly easy skill that any home cook can master in 5 minutes or less! By washing, prepping, and slicing cabbage yourself, you can add a cheap and healthy crunch to your favorite recipes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 33 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cabbage red or green

Instructions

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  1. Remove any damaged or dark leaves from the head of cabbage.
  2. Place cabbage stem-side down on a cutting board and cut in half lengthwise.
  3. Put each half of the cabbage flat side down and cut in half again, going through the stem.
  4. Locate the stem in the center of each quarter and cut at an angle to remove it. Repeat with the remaining quarters.
  5. Place cabbage quarters flat-side down on the cutting board and cut into thin slices.
  6. Cut perpendicular to the slices to make smaller 1-2 inch pieces.

Notes

  • To Store: Store a full head of cabbage wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator, up to 2 weeks. Store raw sliced cabbage in an airtight container in the fridge, up to 3 days.
  • To Freeze: Before freezing, any form of cabbage should be blanched and then shocked in an ice-water bath, to preserve freshness. Fresh shredded cabbage can be frozen in a large Ziploc bag with all the air removed, up to 4-6 weeks. Cabbage wedges can be flash frozen on a baking sheet for 6-10 hours, to prevent sticking together, then frozen together long term in a Ziploc bag, up to 4-6 months.
  • To Reheat: If using the cabbage raw, move it to the fridge a few hours ahead, to thaw. If cooking the cabbage, there is no need to thaw it ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Calories 33kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 255mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1170IU (23%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33

% Daily Value*

Calories 33kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1170IU 23%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.