This 4-ingredient Irish cabbage is a traditional buttered cabbage dish originating from Ireland. The richness of butter brings out the natural sweetness of cabbage. I’d recommend using a high-quality butter such as Kerrygold™.
4-Ingredient Irish Cabbage
This 4-ingredient Irish cabbage is a traditional buttered cabbage dish originating from Ireland. The richness of butter brings out the natural sweetness of cabbage. I’d recommend using a high-quality butter such as Kerrygold™.
Ingredients
- 1 2 pounds head green cabbage
- 1/4 cup high-quality unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 slices crisply cooked bacon crumbled, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the tough outer leaves of the cabbage. Cut in half vertically, and cut out the core. With the cut side down, slice into 1/2-inch slices.
- Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cabbage, and toss until well coated. Stir in the chicken broth, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still a bit firm, 8 to 12 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, and toss until well combined, Transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
