What to make with cabbage
Cabbage makes egg roll in a bowl, fried cabbage with sausage, an unstuffed cabbage roll skillet, hearty cabbage soup, crunchy slaw for fish tacos, stir-fries and roasted cabbage wedges. One head goes a long way for very little money, and a whole head keeps for weeks in the fridge.
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10 easy ideas with cabbage
Family-tested favorites. Tap one to get the full recipe, scaled for your table.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
20 minGround pork or turkey, shredded cabbage, ginger and soy sauce in one skillet.
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Fried Cabbage and Sausage
25 minSmoked sausage and cabbage cooked in butter until sweet and golden.
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Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Skillet
35 minAll the flavor of cabbage rolls: beef, rice and tomato sauce in one pan.
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Cabbage and White Bean Soup
40 minA thrifty, hearty soup with potatoes, beans and a parmesan rind.
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Fish Tacos with Crunchy Slaw
25 minCrispy fish in tortillas with a lime cabbage slaw that stays crunchy.
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Roasted Cabbage Wedges with Parmesan
35 minWedges roasted at 425°F until the edges crisp and caramelize.
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Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry
20 minThin-sliced chicken and cabbage in a garlicky sauce, served over rice.
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Sheet-Pan Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes
40 minEverything roasts together on one pan with a mustard glaze.
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Cabbage Roll Soup
45 minGolumpki in a bowl: beef, rice, cabbage and tomato broth.
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Pork and Cabbage Dumplings
1 hr 10 minA weekend project the kids can help fold. Freeze the extras for later.
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Kitchen notes on cabbage
Store it whole
A whole head of cabbage keeps two weeks or more in the crisper drawer. Once cut, wrap it tightly and use it within a few days.
Cook it fast or slow
Stir-fry thin shreds over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes to keep a crunch, or cook it low and slow in butter until soft, sweet and golden.
Win over kids with butter
Thinly sliced cabbage cooked slowly in butter with a pinch of salt turns mild and sweet. It is the easiest way to start.
Questions about cabbage
How long does cabbage last in the fridge?
A whole head keeps for two weeks or more in the crisper. Cut cabbage, tightly wrapped, is best used within 2 to 3 days.
Can you freeze cabbage?
Yes. Blanch shredded cabbage for 1½ minutes, cool it in ice water, drain well and freeze. Frozen cabbage is best in soups, stir-fries and casseroles.
What goes well with cabbage?
Sausage, bacon, ground pork, apples, potatoes, caraway, soy sauce, ginger and plenty of butter. It also pairs well with lime and cilantro in slaw.
