This viral cabbage boil recipe is cozy, bold, and it works as a side dish, a snack, or even a meatless main if you serve it with rice, potatoes, or crusty bread.Swipe to make it!
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
This recipe turns cabbage into comfort food. The seasoning blend makes it taste like a seafood boil, and the lemon and butter keep it bright and addictive.
INGREDIENTS FOR THE BOIL
– Cabbage
– Olive oil
– Garlic powder
– Smoked paprika
– Cajun seasoning
– Old Bay seasoning
– Lemon
– Butter
– Salt and black pepper
Preheat oven to 385°F (196°C). Cut out the cabbage core. Then make six 2-inch deep cuts from the base, about a quarter of the way down.
STEP 1: PREHEAT AND PREP THE CABBAGE
STEP 2: OIL AND SEASON
Drizzle the cabbage with olive oil. Season the cabbage with spices. Squeeze half the lemon over the cabbage and rub the spices in.
STEP 3: ADD BUTTER AND WRAP
Place a few tablespoons of butter in the center of the cabbage. Wrap the cabbage tightly in two layers of foil and place it on a baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour.
STEP 4: MAKE SEASONED BUTTER
While it bakes, melt the remaining butter and whisk in the remaining seasonings plus a bit more lemon juice. This becomes your basting butter and serving sauce.
STEP 5: BASTE, REWRAP, AND BAKE AGAIN
After 1 hour, carefully open the foil. Spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of seasoned butter over the top. Reseal tightly and return to the oven. Bake for another hour.
STEP 6: REST AND SERVE
Let the cabbage rest 5 to 10 minutes before fully unwrapping. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with extra seasoned butter for dipping or spooning over the top.
PRO TIPS
- Wrap the foil tightly so the cabbage doesn't dry out
- Use a baking sheet as butter and juices can leak
- Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the butter for a spicy boil
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