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Published: December 31, 2018 Last Modified: March 4, 2019 By Sara 32 Comments

Braised Cabbage

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This braised cabbage recipe is wedges of cabbage slow cooked with carrots, onions, butter and seasonings until tender. The absolute best way to eat cabbage!

When I’m looking for a simple yet satisfying veggie dish to go along with a meal, I turn to glazed carrots, parmesan zucchini or this succulent braised cabbage.

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A plate of grilled chicken along with braised cabbage, carrots and onions.

In my opinion, cabbage is a totally underrated vegetable. It’s inexpensive, readily available year round and is totally delicious when prepared properly. This braised cabbage is my family’s favorite way to eat cabbage. The long cooking time transforms the cabbage into a tender and flavorful side dish that is mild enough for even the kids to enjoy.

What is braising?

Braising is a method of cooking that involves slow cooking meat or vegetables with a small amount of liquid in a covered container. It’s a great way to tenderize tough cuts of meat, and many food greatly benefit in flavor and texture from being braised.

How do you make braised cabbage?

The first step is to cut your cabbage into wedges. I use a small to medium sized cabbage for this recipe, but if you’re feeding a crowd, you can grab a large cabbage and double the rest of the ingredients in the recipe. Be sure to leave the core attached so that the wedges will hold together in one piece.

Wedges of cabbage in a baking dish.

After the cabbage wedges go into the pan, it’s time to add the carrots and some sliced onion. The finishing touch is butter, salt and pepper, along with a little chicken broth. The pan is covered and everything gets braised until tender.

How do you slice a cabbage?

The best way to slice a cabbage for this recipe is to cut a thin slice off the bottom of the cabbage core. From there, cut the cabbage in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 4 equal pieces.

Wedges of cabbage, sliced carrots and onion in a baking dish.

Braised cabbage variations

This is a simple recipe, yet there are so many different ways to customize it to make it your own. Here are some of my favorite add-ins to this dish.

  • Bacon: Add 1/2 cup of cooked crumbled bacon right before serving.
  • Garlic: Add 1 teaspoon minced garlic when you add the carrots and onions.
  • Vegan: Substitute olive oil for the butter and vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
  • Spicy: Sprinkle crushed chili flakes over the top of the cabbage before it goes into the oven.
  • Cheese: Add 1/2 cup parmesan cheese after you uncover the dish for the final bake.

Cabbage, carrots, onions, pieces of butter and seasonings in a baking dish.

What do you serve with braised cabbage?

I serve braised cabbage as a side dish alongside a starch and a protein. Braised cabbage pairs perfectly with chicken, pork and beef.

  • Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
  • Honey Mustard Chicken
  • Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
  • Mushroom Pork Chops
  • Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak

Braised cabbage, carrots and onions, topped with parsley.

Once you try this cabbage, you’ll want to make it all the time. It’s totally worth the long wait time as it braises. I often make this recipe on the weekends when we’re home relaxing and I have a little more time to prepare dinner. This one is sure to get rave reviews!

A plate of grilled chicken along with braised cabbage, carrots and onions.
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Braised Cabbage

This braised cabbage recipe is wedges of cabbage slow cooked with carrots, onions, butter and seasonings until tender. The absolute best way to eat cabbage!
Course Side
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 89kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage cut into 8 wedges
  • 1/2 cup onion sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup butter cut into small pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Arrange the cabbage wedges in the baking dish, then scatter the carrots and onions around the cabbage.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the pan. Sprinkle the butter pieces over the cabbage and season everything with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover the dish with foil, and bake for 2 hours. Uncover the dish halfway through the bake time and use tongs to carefully flip the cabbage wedges over.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F. Uncover the dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cabbage starts to brown at the edges.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2835IU | Vitamin C: 43.1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Germaine says

      April 30, 2020 at 11:11 pm

      I want to cook this but can I omit the butter?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 1, 2020 at 8:40 pm

        You can substitute 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil for the butter!

        Reply
    2. Karrie says

      April 21, 2020 at 8:07 am

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe and great instructions! Our family loves it! Making tonight for some new friends and serving with a ham steak and new potatoes. Easy and soo delish!

      Reply
    3. Pat says

      January 7, 2020 at 11:50 am

      It’s also great with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt or some diced tomatoes on top. Love this recipe?

      Reply
    4. Deb says

      August 19, 2019 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      I had an extra head of cabbage and tried this recipe and now its become a favorite!

      Reply
    5. CHRISTINE says

      March 17, 2019 at 5:51 am

      5 stars
      Could you add quartered red potatoes? Thinking of trying with corned beef today as I’m not a fan of boiled cabbage..

      Reply
      • Sara says

        March 17, 2019 at 7:41 am

        Yes that should work just fine, just be sure your potato pieces aren’t too large so that they’ll cook through in time.

        Reply
    6. Debbie says

      March 16, 2019 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      It was so delicious and easy I’ve made it twice! We like to eat it with a spicy mustard!

      Reply
    7. Joy says

      January 8, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you for sharing this recipe. I am eager to give it a try soon. Great post!

      Reply
    8. Nati says

      January 5, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      Oh wow! How informative this was! I had no idea of braising as a method for sow cooking! I’m going to try this for sure!

      Reply
    9. Courtney says

      January 3, 2019 at 2:51 pm

      Omg can we say yum?!? I just love cabbage! Must give your recipe a try!

      Reply
    10. Ana says

      January 3, 2019 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea about Braising! Thanks for sharing about it and that braised cabbage looks incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    11. Jasmine Hewitt says

      January 2, 2019 at 5:28 pm

      5 stars
      this looks interesting. i’ll have to think of something good to try it with

      Reply
    12. Maggie Unzueta says

      January 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I’m drooling! This braised cabbage looks soooo delicious! I should try making this at home!

      Reply
    13. Elizabeth says

      January 2, 2019 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      I don’t know why but I’ve never thought of braising regular cabbage. I always just braise red cabbage! Your recipe sounds gorgeous!

      Reply
    14. Kara says

      January 2, 2019 at 4:09 am

      5 stars
      This looks far more tasty than boiling cabbage, will certainly give it a try

      Reply
    15. Tiffany Barry says

      January 2, 2019 at 3:44 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! This is a cabbage dish that I can get behind eating for sure!

      Reply
    16. Janet Yarwood says

      January 2, 2019 at 1:58 am

      5 stars
      I’m really not a fan of cabbage, mainly due to bad memories from school dinners, but this looks amazing. I might have to forget all my ideas about cabbage and give it a good.

      Reply
    17. Alexandra says

      January 1, 2019 at 8:12 pm

      5 stars
      I adore cabbage, but I have never braised it before! This sounds utterly delicious, and will definitely be made soon!

      Reply
    18. Patty says

      January 1, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      Why does it take so long to cook?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 1, 2019 at 8:09 pm

        It has the best flavor when cooked slowly!

        Reply
    19. Explore The 6 says

      January 1, 2019 at 3:32 pm

      I’ve made this before and its delicious, thanks for sharing the recipe

      Reply
    20. Holly A Castillo says

      January 1, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      We just started loving cabbage- looks so good!

      Reply
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