A deliciously easy Braised Cabbage Recipe with carrots and onions, seasoned simply with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, and a splash of vinegar for a little tang. I love to serve this tasty side with grilled kielbasa, smoked ham, or bratwurst,
How to make Braised Cabbage
First, remove and discard the outer leaves of the cabbage. Rinse, dry, and cut your cabbage into eight wedges, keeping the core attached so the cabbage does not separate. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish for easy cleanup. Lay the wedges in the dish as flat as possible to absorb the braising liquid. Sprinkle the cabbage with carrots and onions.
Pour the chicken broth over the vegetables and season with a healthy amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter the pats of butter over the veggies and cover the dish with aluminum foil. I like to use my heavy-duty aluminum foil for this recipe for a good seal.
Place the dish in the oven and cook for about 1 hour. Remove the dish from the oven and carefully flip the cabbages using tongs. Cover and bake for another hour or until fork tender. Increase the heat in the oven, carefully remove the foil from the dish, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cabbage lightly browns. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Helpful Recipe Tips
- Don’t remove the core from the cabbage. It will help keep the cabbage wedges together through the cooking process. Red cabbage and savoy cabbage also work well with this recipe.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth, chicken stock, or vegetable broth.
- Peel the carrots so they look more aesthetically appealing.
- If you prefer, you can use olive oil instead of butter.
- Season with a generous amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- If you like the flavor of fennel seeds or caraway seeds, add a teaspoon.
- A splash or two of balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar, garlic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar really complements this dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or in a saucepan over low heat with a little broth or water.
- To freeze, first cool completely, then place it in a sturdy freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or in a saucepan over low heat with a little broth or water. The braised cabbage will be softer, but it will still be delicious.
What to Eat with Braised Cabbage
- Grilled Polska Kielbasa or any smoked sausage
- Bratwurst
- Pork chops or pork roast
- Sloppy Joes
- BBQ ribs or pork steaks
- Ham or ham steak
- Roasted or grilled chicken
More Cabbage Recipes
Braised Cabbage
An easy oven Braised Cabbage Recipe with carrots, onions, and a splash of vinegar for just the right amount of tang.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: side dish/other
- Method: oven braise
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 medium head green cabbage cut in 8 wedges
- 1 medium to large sweet onion thickly sliced
- 4 large carrots peeled and sliced in ¼ to ½ iinch slices
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter sliced in thin pats
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 9×13-inch casserole pan.
- Lay the cabbage wedges in the dish as flat as you can so they absorb the braising liquid. Sprinkle the cabbage with carrots and onions.
- Drizzle the dish with chicken broth and season with a healthy amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scatter the pats of butter over the vegetables and cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Place the dish in the oven and cook for about 1 hour. Remove the dish from the oven and carefully flip the cabbages using tongs. Cover and bake for another hour or until fork tender.
- Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees, carefully remove the foil from the dish, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cabbage lightly browns. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Notes
- Don’t remove the core from the cabbage. It will help keep the cabbage wedges together through the cooking process.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth, chicken stock, or vegetable broth.
- Peel the carrots, so they look more aesthetically appealing.
- If you prefer, you can use olive oil instead of butter.
- Season with a generous amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- If you like fennel seed, add a teaspoon.
- A splash or two of balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar really complements this dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or in a saucepan over low heat with a little broth or water.
- To freeze, first cool completely, then place it in a sturdy freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or in a saucepan over low heat with a little broth or water. The braised cabbage will be softer, but it will still be delicious.
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Jupiter
Cabbage has such a bad rep, but this recipe was super delicious and easy. Thank you so much for sharing.
Lavanda
This sounds delicious. Your explanation of storing and freezing leftovers is a lifesaver, as it ensures we can enjoy this delectable cabbage even on the busiest of days.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Lavanda. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Khush
This was a brand new way to cook cabbage for me but I must say that I really enjoyed it. Ths braised cabbage is going to be on regular rotation at our house. Next time I am going to make it with pan fried polish sausage and pan fried potatoes with onions.
Claudia
This is my new favorite way to make cabbage! I did not know that braised cabbage was so easy to make and that it tastes so good.
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Sienna
Great cabbage recipe and quite different from the usual fare. Wonderful with pork chops and homemade applesauce.
Cindy
I love cabbage and make a lot of recipes with it. But knowing and trying more different varieties of cooking and prepping the cabbage is always a welcome thing in my kitchen!
Monica
Your cabbage recipe totally hit the spot! It was super easy to follow, and even for someone like me who isn’t much of a cook, it turned out great. Thanks for sharing this!
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Monica!
Jennifer
Ooh! I love cabbage. This was a fun and different way to make it. I served it with some knockwurst. It was a delicious meal.
Tammy
Cabbage is such a hearty dish for the winter months. Looks and sounds absolutely delicious and easy to make in a pinch too!
Catie
I love this cabbage recipe so much! It is nice to have a different way to prepare cabbage. Thank you!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Catie! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Sandra
This is such a great recipe for cabbage! Thanks for sharing!
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Sue-Tanya
These helpful recipe tips for preparing cabbage wedges are a great addition to the post. The advice on keeping the core intact, using low-sodium broth, and adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar for extra flavor is practical and ensures a delicious outcome. Plus, the tips on storing and reheating leftovers make this a well-rounded guide for those wanting to make the most of their cabbage dish.
Rachel
Great way to make cabbage. I never knew it would taste this good braised. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Marie
Great BRAISED CABBAGE recipe. Cabbage is one of my favorite vegetables. A new family favorite.
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Samantha
I did not know that braised cabbage was so yummy. Thanks for sharing yet another great recipe. The family really enjoyed it.
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Yeah Lifestyle
I tried the braised cabbage recipe and it was lovely. I love cabbage anyway so it was nice to try it cooked in a different way.
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Fransic
We loved the braised cabbage. It was an interesting and new experience. Thank you for sharing!
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katerina
My family love this cabbage. It was so delicious and easy. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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Ben
I love cabbage, but I’ve never had it braised before. I actually had a head that I was going to make homemade sauerkraut with, but I made this instead. It’s delicious!
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Kory
Cabbage is my favorite and this recipe did not disappoint. Thanks for the fabulous recipe. It will be on regular rotation at our house now.
Edgar
This is the kind of stuff I wanna eat, on a Friday night with a serving of beans and matooke. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert
This was incredibly delicious and a nice change from the usual side dishes. I will make this again!
Rosey
We simply do not serve cabbage enough over here. It’s such a good dish to make too.
Amanda
This is so full of flavor and everyone could not get enough of it!
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Mel
The braised cabbage is delicious and is a great accompaniment to a wide range of dishes. We had it with some grilled sausage but it would be great with pork tenderloin. .
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Olga
Mmm, it looks like it is a great warm dish for fall and winter. I try to cut meat from my family’s diet and look for easy and tasty veggie meals. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
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Sandra
Nice one; I wouldn’t mind having this as a side dish for steak dinner. It would be delicious.
Mary
This looks wonderful – so easy to make and so flavorful as well. I haven’t made much with cabbage and it is nice to have some ideas on how to prepare it.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Mary! Enjoy!
Kimberly
Oddly enough I quite like cabbage and I am quite fond of this vegetable dish. Thanks for sharing the recipe and I decided to try something new in my kitchen for a change.
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Ebony
I tried this recipe today for the first and it was AMAZING! This is such a wonderful, tasty and savory recipe to make that’s easy and perfect with a nice country ham! Can’t wait to make this again for my family, your recipes are the best!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ebony! I am so glad that you liked the braised cabbage recipe and thanks for your support.
Stephanie
This is the perfect side dish for so many of my recipes and my kids actually ate some of this! We really like the balsamic vinegar on it.
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Deb
This braised cabbage recipe was so delicious and easy to make. I served it with some grilled kielbasa sausage and it was a great meal. Thanks for sharing.
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Stephanie
I don’t cook much with cabbage but this recipe sounded so good I had to try it. Such delicious braised cabbage and one of those recipes I will make again soon!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stephanie! So glad that you liked the braised cabbage.
Maureen
Ooo what a great cabbage recipe! My dad usually makes a version of this and we love it. Not only is it filling but makes for a perfect side dish.