How to Cook Boiled Cabbage
This basic boiled cabbage is a combination of four ingredients, seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper. It's a great side dish for ham and corned beef.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1medium head cabbage
- ½teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 3to 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Rinse the cabbage and cut it into 6 wedges .Step 3
Add about 1/2 inch of lightly salted water to a large skillet or Dutch oven, cover, and bring to a boil. Add cabbage wedges and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes.Step 4
Turn cabbage carefully, and simmer an additional 8 minutes or until tender.Step 5
Pour off the water and return the pan to low heat until the moisture has evaporated. Add the melted butter and mix to coat the boiled cabbage thoroughly.Step 6
Sprinkle the cabbage with salt and pepper, seasoning to taste.