How to Boil Cabbage

Intermediate 15 min 12 steps 23149 views Rating: 4.1/5 Published: 2026-01-17

Choose the type of cabbage that you'd like to eat.. Buy a head of cabbage that is firm and compact.. Try not to buy shredded or pre-cut cabbage.

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1

Choose the type of cabbage that you'd like to eat.

Step 1

Choose the type of cabbage that you'd like to eat.

2

Buy a head of cabbage that is firm and compact.

Step 2

Buy a head of cabbage that is firm and compact.

3

Try not to buy shredded or pre-cut cabbage.

Step 3

Try not to buy shredded or pre-cut cabbage.

4

Peel off the outer leaves from the cabbage head.

Step 4

Peel off the outer leaves from the cabbage head.

5

Rinse the entire head of cabbage.

Step 5

Rinse the entire head of cabbage.

6

Cut your cabbage.

Step 6

Cut your cabbage.

7

Shred or chop your cabbage into the desired shape.

Step 7

Shred or chop your cabbage into the desired shape.

8

Bring water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Bring water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

9

Add the cabbage to the boiling water.

Step 9

Add the cabbage to the boiling water.

10

Cook uncovered at a simmer or gentle boil.

Step 10

Cook uncovered at a simmer or gentle boil.

11

Remove the cabbage from the pot.

Step 11

Remove the cabbage from the pot.

12

Season the cabbage.

Step 12

Season the cabbage.

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