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Black Folks Cabbage Seasoning

Soul Food Seasoning For Cooked Cabbage

Seasoning is the soul of Black cooking. This blend, passed down from my mom and grandma, transforms simple cabbage with butter, broth, and bold spices into a true comfort food.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 103kcal

Equipment

  • Cast iron skillet with a lid

Ingredients

For the homemade cabbage seasoning

  • 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

For the cabbage

  • 4 pound cabbage 3-4 pound cabbage, chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped

Instructions

Prepare to cook the cabbage

  • Start by cutting out the core of the cabbage. Coarsely chop the leaves using a food processor or a knife. (I prefer to remove and discard the outer layer of cabbage leaves before chopping.)

Add flavor: butter, broth, and seasonings

  • Turn the stovetop to medium heat and add butter to a cast-iron skillet.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the chopped cabbage, onion, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, Old Bay, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • After 10 minutes, remove the lid from the skillet and continue to cook the cabbage uncovered for an additional 15 minutes. Be careful not to let all the broth evaporate, as you want to keep the cabbage moist.
  • Once cooking is finished, serve this soulful dish immediately to savor the flavors!

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Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1384mg | Potassium: 620mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 115mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg
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