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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.

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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. Andrea says

      October 22, 2021 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Made it exactly as written and it’s delicious! It even reheats well as leftovers. Great recipe, thank you!
      BTW: I used vegetable broth

      Reply
    2. Kevin says

      July 17, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      I made this tonight for dinner. My wife’s comment was “I LOVE this cabbage!” Not often cabbage gets accolades.

      Reply
    3. Pam says

      March 23, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! I added 2 small potatoes cut into chunks + thyme. Perfect vegetarian main.

      Reply
    4. Carmen says

      March 17, 2021 at 11:40 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this. Super easy to make and was delicious. Only changes I made were adding white wine to the broth as well (adds some tang) and I sprinkled with caraway seeds after…for better digestion. One child did not like it (so he ate the carrots) and the other child devoured it! 😂👍🏻

      Reply
    5. Paula says

      March 15, 2021 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      This dish is absolutely perfect. I served it with corned beef. It melted in your mouth.

      Reply
    6. Joy says

      December 30, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      This is now my favorite way to make cabbage! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    7. Colleen Chute says

      November 28, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      When you uncover it half way through and turn the cabbage over due you recover it and cook for another hour and then turn up the temperature?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        November 28, 2020 at 10:24 pm

        Yes cover it back up!

        Reply
      • jimmer says

        February 12, 2021 at 11:35 pm

        yes

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