World's Best Braised Cabbage
Ingredients
- 2 tbspextra virgin olive oil
melted lard, duck fat, ghee, or coconut oil
- 1 mediumgreen cabbage
about 2 pounds
- 1 largered onion
or yellow onion, peeled and thickly sliced
- 2 largecarrots
peeled and cut in ¼-inch coins
- ¼ cbone broth
or vegetable broth
- ¼ cextra virgin olive oil
melted lard, duck fat, ghee, or coconut oil also work.
- 1 tspdiamond crystal kosher salt
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- ¼ tspcrushed red pepper
optional
- 2 tbspaged balsamic vinegar
Directions
- 1
Heat oven to 325°F / 163°C with the rack in the middle. Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted fat.
- 2
Lop off the tough stem end of the cabbage and divide it into 6-8 wedges. Keep the core attached so the wedges stay intact after the long cooking time. Don’t worry: The tough core will get super tender, too.
- 3
Place the cabbage pieces in a single layer in the greased dish – a little overlap is okay. Toss on the onion and carrots and drizzle with broth and ¼ cup of olive oil. Season well with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper (if using).
- 4
Cover tightly with foil and place in the oven.
- 5
Cook the cabbage undisturbed for 1 hour. Crack open the foil cover and carefully flip the wedges over. Reseal the dish tightly and braise for another hour or until fork-tender.
- 6
At this point, you can remove the cabbage to cool and store in the fridge until you’re ready to eat it (up to 4 days). When you’re ready to serve, crank the oven up to 425°F / 218°C and bake until browned (about 15 minutes).
- 7
Drizzle with aged balsamic vinegar and serve.
World's Best Braised Cabbage
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About this Recipe
Ready to transform humble cabbage into a culinary masterpiece? Molly Steven's "World's Best Braised Cabbage" recipe elevates this everyday vegetable to star status, offering a deeply flavorful and satisfying side dish that you'll want to make again and again. It truly makes the lowly cabbage shine in its own right.
This isn't just any braised cabbage; it's a testament to how simple ingredients, when treated with care, can yield extraordinary results. The slow braising process coaxes incredible sweetness and tenderness from the cabbage, marrying it with savory notes for a truly unforgettable experience that tastes far more complex than its ingredient list suggests.
Prepare for a side dish that's rich, savory, and remarkably tender, with a subtle sweetness from the slowly cooked onions and carrots. Each bite of the World's Best Braised Cabbage offers a comforting warmth, brightened by a hint of aged balsamic vinegar. This naturally gluten-free, paleo, Whole30-friendly, vegan, and vegetarian dish delivers robust flavor without being overly complex, proving that nourishing food can be incredibly delicious. At 271 calories per serving, it's a substantial and satisfying addition to any meal.
Flexibility is key with this adaptable recipe. You can easily swap the extra virgin olive oil for other fats like melted lard, duck fat, ghee, or coconut oil depending on your dietary preferences and flavor desires. Feel free to use a yellow onion instead of red, and for a plant-based version, simply ensure you're using vegetable broth instead of bone broth. If you enjoy a little heat, don't skip the crushed red pepper.
This braised cabbage is a versatile side dish, perfect for everything from a weeknight meal to a special occasion spread. It pairs beautifully with roasted meats or as a hearty plant-based component of a larger meal.