Old-Fashioned Smothered Cabbage
Old-Fashioned Smothered Cabbage is made with tender green cabbage, onions, butter, and simple seasonings, slowly cooked in a skillet until soft and flavorful. This Southern-style cabbage recipe is a delicious, buttery side dish that tastes just like something Grandma used to make!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage about 2 pounds, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5–7 minutes, until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped cabbage, broth, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Toss to combine. The cabbage will shrink as it cooks, so add it in batches if necessary.
- Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 25–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is very tender.
- Remove lid and cook for another 5–10 minutes to evaporate excess liquid and develop a little browning.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve warm alongside potatoes, sausage, or your favorite main dish.
Notes
Store leftover cabbage in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat with a little butter until warmed through. You can also microwave it.