Name: Buttered-Braised Cabbage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 0.25 cup butter, divided; 1 head green cabbage, shredded; ground black pepper to taste

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Shredded Cabbage with Butter

This simple and flavorful cabbage recipe brings out the natural sweetness of cabbage, perfectly complemented by rich butter. Quick and easy to prepare, it makes a delicious side dish for any meal. Here's how to make it:

Ingredients

cup butter, divided
1 head green cabbage, shredded
Ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Step 1: In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat until mostly melted.

Step 2: Add the shredded cabbage to the pot. Place the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter on top of the cabbage.

Step 3: Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.

Step 4: Once the cabbage is cooked, uncover the pot and stir the cabbage to evenly coat it in the melted butter.

Step 5: Remove the pot from the heat and let the cabbage sit, covered, for about 3 minutes.

Step 6: Season with black pepper to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories	117
Total Fat	8g (10%)
Saturated Fat	5g (25%)
Cholesterol	20mg (7%)
Sodium	90mg (4%)
Total Carbohydrates	12g (4%)
Dietary Fiber	5g (18%)
Total Sugars	6g
Protein	3g (5%)
Vitamin C	72mg (80%)
Calcium	82mg (6%)
Iron	1mg (6%)
Potassium	339mg (7%)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Comments

Amy Miller

09/28/2025 07:28:13 PM

I have been cooking cabbage with butter for years! As a widow, I don't always need a whole head of cabbage. So, I slice a wedge, cover it, and put it in the microwave for 3 minutes. Then, I add the desired amount of butter and salt. I microwave it for another 1 minute and it's ready to enjoy!

Scott Rodriguez

09/25/2025 12:00:17 PM

Simple and absolutely delicious. I added a bit of salt. Definitely going to prepare it again. It pairs perfectly as a side with grilled salmon.

Carol Lee

09/26/2025 10:36:33 AM

I decided to use purple cabbage for this recipe and included sliced leeks and jalapeños along with the cabbage in the pan. Following other reviewers' advice, I also added some salt. The result was absolutely delicious!

Scott Ramirez

09/28/2025 08:22:06 AM

Great recipe that was incredibly easy to follow. I found that I needed to cook it for an extra 30 minutes on a medium-low heat, but the end result was perfect and I was extremely pleased. I will definitely be using this method again, as I appreciate its simplicity. I did add a touch of salt to enhance the flavors. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

Karen Allen

09/26/2025 09:39:47 PM

By adding sliced onions and cooked noodles, you can create a simplified version of halushki.

Jason Lee

09/27/2025 05:33:21 AM

I tried this recipe for braised cabbage that has a Southern-style twist, but I found it lacking in seasoning such as salt, garlic powder, onion powder, a hint of sugar, and white onions. Nonetheless, the cabbage turned out tender with a bit of chew to it. It pairs wonderfully with Southern-style cornbread, mac & cheese, fried pork chops, or fried chicken. The leftovers also work well in soups, and I personally enjoy adding them to my homemade veggie soup.

Robert Gomez

09/28/2025 01:37:18 PM

I can't wait to give this a try. I was so happy when the cafeteria on the military base included this in their menu as a meal option. The ladies were thrilled about it too!