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Black Folks Southern Cabbage Recipe

Black Folks Soul Food Cabbage Recipe

The soul food cabbage difference is all in the legacy, layers, and love. My cabbage gets its signature texture from a two-stage cook: first simmered covered in butter, broth, onion, Old Bay, and seasonings, then finished uncovered until the leaves are tender but still hold their shape, with savory broth left in the skillet for spooning over every serving!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 103kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet or frying pan with a lid
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients

  • 4 pound cabbage 3-4 pound cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth or use vegetable broth to make this dish vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup butter unsalted or vegan butter
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Remove and discard the outer cabbage leaves. Cut out the core, then coarsely chop the cabbage.
    Cut out the cabbage's core and coarsely chop the leaves using a food processor or knife
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet or frying pan over medium heat and melt the butter.
    Turn the stovetop on medium and add the butter to the cast iron frying pan skillet
  • Add the cabbage, onion, broth, apple cider vinegar, Old Bay, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
    Once the butter has melted, add the chopped cabbage, onion, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Old Bay or Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet
  • Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to soften and absorb the seasoned broth.
  • Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still holds its shape. Let some of the broth reduce, but don't cook the skillet dry.
    Cover the pan with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Taste for tenderness. Then, serve warm with some of the savory cooking broth spooned over the cabbage.
    Serve this Southern cabbage recipe warm right out of the Pot, or transfer to your favorite skillet for tabletop serving, and enjoy

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Notes

Seasoning substitution: Cajun seasoning can be used in place of the Old Bay and will still give the cabbage plenty of savory flavor, but Old Bay is my preference for the signature coastal flavor I grew up with.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1386mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg

❤️ Shaunda's Soul Food Standard

Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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