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.
1cupchicken brothor use vegetable broth to make this dish vegetarian
1teaspoonapple cider vinegar
½cupbutterunsalted or vegan butter
½teaspoonOld Bay seasoning
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonred pepper flakes
1tablespoonsalt
½teaspoonblack pepper
For the cabbage
4poundcabbage3-4 pound cabbage, chopped
1cupyellow onionchopped
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!