Emeril's Favorite Cabbage

Delight your taste buds with Emeril's Favorite Cabbage, a rustic and flavorful side dish that transforms humble ingredients into a comforting culinary masterpiece. This dish combines tender green cabbage with the richness of butter and olive oil, elevated by the tang of white vinegar and the warmth of cayenne pepper. Caramelized onions and garlic infuse the cabbage with deep, savory notes, while a splash of chicken stock adds a luscious depth to the dish. Perfectly balanced and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this recipe is a quick and effortless way to make cabbage the star of your table. Whether you’re serving it alongside roasted meats or enjoying it as a standalone vegetarian delight, this 45-minute recipe is a fantastic way to celebrate simple ingredients with big flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head Green cabbage
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons White vinegar
• 1 cup Chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut it into quarters, remove the core, and thinly slice the leaves.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the sliced cabbage to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the butter and oil mixture.

Step 7

Cook the cabbage for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften.

Step 8

Pour in the white vinegar and chicken stock. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.

Step 10

Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the cabbage simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and flavorful.

Step 11

Remove from heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a main vegetable course. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(945.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	904.2

Total Fat 80.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 145.3mg	0%
Sodium 2565.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 16.9g
Protein 20.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 228.2mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 900.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 76.5%

Protein: 8.5%

Carbs: 15.0%