Meme's Braised Cabbage from Virginia Willis

Discover the comforting flavors of the South with Meme's Braised Cabbage from Virginia Willis, a soul-warming side dish that transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary. This recipe features tender green cabbage slowly simmered with fragrant garlic, sweet yellow onion, and a buttery base, enhanced by a splash of apple cider vinegar for a tangy finish. Perfectly seasoned with kosher salt, black pepper, and a hint of optional hot sauce, this dish pairs beautifully with any hearty Southern meal. Whether you’re serving it alongside roasted meats or as part of a vegetarian spread, this braised cabbage is an easy, one-pot wonder that’s sure to become a family favorite. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s a celebration of home-cooked comfort at its finest. Keywords: braised cabbage recipe, Southern side dish, easy cabbage recipe, Virginia Willis cabbage.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head green cabbage
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup chicken stock or water
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0 to taste optional hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core, then slice each quarter into 1-inch wide strips.

Step 2

Peel and dice the onion, and finely mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the cabbage to the pot in batches, stirring to coat with the butter and onion mixture.

Step 7

Once all the cabbage is added, season it with the salt and pepper.

Step 8

Pour in the chicken stock or water, then cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low.

Step 9

Let the cabbage simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy.

Step 10

Remove the lid and increase the heat slightly to allow any excess liquid to evaporate, around 5 minutes.

Step 11

Stir in the apple cider vinegar and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or optional hot sauce to taste.

Step 12

Serve warm as a delicious side dish to your favorite Southern meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(776.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	567.8

Total Fat 49.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 1715.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 16.3g
Protein 8.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199.5mg	0%
Iron 2.3mg	0%
Potassium 853.1mg	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: 72.4%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 22.3%