Butter Braised Cabbage

Butter Braised Cabbage seasoned perfectly with salt and pepper is one of the simplest yet tastiest side dishes you can make.

Prep Time5

Cook Time6

Total Time11

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

¼ cup butter divided
1 head green cabbage shredded into ½-inch ribbons, about 8 cups
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, only as needed adjust to taste

Instructions

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large deep-sided skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the cabbage and toss to coat.
Cook, while stirring occasionally, until cabbage is hot and crisp-tender, about 5-6 minutes. Cover with a lid in between stirring times, to cook a little more quickly.
Uncover and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir to melt the butter and coat the cabbage. Remove from the heat. Taste the cabbage and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

I've made this with green cabbage, savoy, and napa cabbage. They all work nicely. Classic green cabbage is my favorite though, for the sturdier texture it provides.

If you would like to cook the cabbage more quickly or prefer the cabbage softer, feel free to cover the skillet with a lid during the cooking process between stirring times.

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