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Cooked Cabbage for St. Patrick's Day
When cooking cabbage, place only 1/2 to 3/4 inch of water in the pan. Too much water will cause the cabbage's color to fade, nutrients and flavor to be lost, and the cabbage to become soggy and limp.
Cooked Cabbage for St. Patrick's Day
Cabbage can be cooked in many ways for your St. Patrick's Day dinner but if you just want to enjoy it as a side dish to a main course, use the directions below for great results.
- Shred cabbage as desired.
- Cabbage should be boiled in just a small amount of water. Add 1/2 to 3/4 inch of water to a saucepan and bring to a boil before adding the cabbage. Add shredded cabbage and cook uncovered.
- Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. If cooking wedges, cook for 10 to 15 minutes. Check several times through out cooking time to ensure that the cabbage does not become overcook. Cabbage is done when just tender.
- When done remove cabbage with a slotted spoon or drain in a colander to remove water. Season as desired and serve while warm.
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