Does cabbage get sweeter when cooked?

Served raw, it's crunchy and slightly rubbery, with a lightly peppery, mild taste. We find it's best to shred cabbage into thin ribbons when enjoying raw, although it can also be chopped into small chunks for salads. When cooked, its texture softens and the flavor becomes sweet and caramelized.

How do you cook cabbage on a Blackstone griddle?

Remove the bacon and sausages once cooked, leaving as much bacon fat as possible on the griddle. In the leftover bacon fat, add the chopped onions, peppers, and cabbage. Toss to coat and allow them to cook, tossing every minute or so until they reach the desired tenderness.

How do you know if cabbage is fully cooked?

Simmer, covered, until the cabbage begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Turn the cabbage carefully, and continue to simmer until the cabbage is tender, an additional 5 minutes. The cabbage is ready when a small paring knife inserted into the thickest part of the cabbage near the core slides through easily .

How do you cook cabbage so it's not bitter?

Add a bit of vinegar or lemon juice , it will neutralize the bitterness.

What happens to the flavor of cabbage when it is cooked?

As it approaches the boiling point, the enzymes will be inactivated, so no more pungent, bitter compounds will form . Cook only until the cabbage is tender, but no longer. The hot water will leach a lot of the unwanted compounds from the cabbage, making it taste milder than either stir-frying or steaming.

What makes cabbage taste sweet?

These plants can take cool weather and some say they are sweeter after a frost has dusted their leaves. This is because as the temperatures drop, the cold causes the plants to break down the energy and convert it into sugar , leading to a sweeter, tastier flavor.

How do you sweeten bitter cabbage?

Salt is your friend: Salt acts as a natural counter to bitter tastes. Adding a bit more salt or something salty like capers to bitter-tasting cabbage will dampen the bitter tastes and increase the sensation from the natural sugars.

Why is my green cabbage sweet?

Cabbage's flavor can be bitter and/or sweet depending on the variety, often with a hint of pepperiness thrown in. Green cabbage sweetens as it cooks , while red tends to be more pungent.

Perfect Grilled Cabbage Steaks Recipe (2024)

Published: Aug 28, 2019 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Take grilled cabbage to the next level by making cabbage steaks! Top them with shaved Parmesan cheese, bbq sauce or just a simple pat of butter. Serve alongside any summer meal for the absolute perfect healthy side dish!

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Cabbage is one of those super simple yet super yummy veggies that I could eat every single day. This recipe for cabbage steaks is my new favorite way to enjoy the leafy green vegetable because it becomes a template for any combination of flavors. My favorite topping is shaved Parmesan with salt and pepper, but bbq sauce is delicious, too.

How To Make Grilled Cabbage Steaks

Step 1

Stand a head of cabbage on its stem and cut vertically into 1-inch slices. Place the cabbage steaks on a flat surface and brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Light a grill over medium heat and place the prepared cabbage slices directly onto the grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until crispy. Remove from grill and top with desired toppings. Serve cabbage steaks immediately!

Store leftovers in a large resealable plastic bag in the fridge. Heat leftovers in the microwave for 1 minutes to enjoy at a later time.

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Cabbage Steak Toppings

Keep it simple with butter, salt and pepper!
BBQ sauce brushed over top is a delicious option.
Shaved Parmesan cheese is my favorite!
Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the steaks before grilling!
Cooked bacon crumbles and shredded cheddar…yum!
Blue cheese crumbles.

How To Make Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Cut the cabbage as directed in the recipe card for Grilled Cabbage Steaks and place cabbage steaks flat on a baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper on both sides. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes on each side. Top as desired!

What To Serve With Cabbage Steaks

If you are searching for that perfect recipe to serve with this easy side dish, read on for some great ideas about what to serve with cabbage steaks so you can create a complete meal.

Included in the article is recipes for Reuben sandwiches, tacos, corned beef, potatoes, lamb, pork chops and more!

FAQ About Cabbage Steaks

How to cut cabbage steaks?

Remove and discard the outermost leaves and cut the very bottom of the stem off. Place the head of cabbage on its end where you cut and slice down the center vertically. Still cutting vertically, cut into thick slices (approximately 1-inch thick), carefully turning them onto a flat surface once they’ve been cut.

How many calories in a cabbage steak?

One cabbage steak contains approximately 38 calories.

How many carbs in a cabbage steak?

One cabbage steak contains approximately 9 grams of carbohydrates.

What To Eat With Cabbage Steaks

Cabbage is a super versatile side dish and so many different foods taste great paired with it. Here are a few yummy options:

Instant Pot Corned Beef
Rotisserie Chicken either store-bought or made in an Instant Pot
Steak and Mushroom Kabobs
Runza Casserole
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Pork Ribs

Side Dish Recipes

Easy Coleslaw contains shredded cabbage, creamy vinaigrette dressing and it’s not loaded down with mayo! This will be your go-to slaw for a dinner side, picnic fare and fish tacos!
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob – Make a favorite summer finger food in your Instant Pot: Perfectly cooked corn on the cob EVERY SINGLE TIME. Let your pressure cooker simplify meal-time so you can enjoy every morsel of summer.
Roasted Vegetables are super easy and it results in a deliciously crispy, flavorful side dish. This recipe will turn veggie haters into veggie lovers! Swap out vegetables in this recipe for any you might have on hand, such as cauliflower, zucchini, mushrooms or onions.
Sauteed Cabbage is the perfect quick and delicious side dish for any meal. Using only a few ingredients and taking 10 minutes of your time, you can’t go wrong with this super flavorful and affordable recipe!

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Grilled Cabbage Steaks

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

▢ 1 head Green Cabbage
▢ olive oil
▢ salt/pepper
▢ Toppings of choice: bbq sauce, ranch dressing, shaved parmesan, blue cheese crumbles

Instructions

Stand the head of cabbage on its stem and cut vertically into 1-inch slices. Place the cabbage steaks on a flat surface and brush both sides with olive oil and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Light a grill over medium heat and place the prepared cabbage steaks directly onto the grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until crispy. Remove from grill and top with desired toppings. Serve immediately!

Notes

Keep it simple with butter, salt and pepper!

BBQ sauce brushed over top is a delicious option.

Shaved Parmesan cheese is my favorite!

Add a splash of balsamic vinegar to the steaks before grilling!

Cooked bacon crumbles and shredded cheddar…yum!

Top with blue cheese crumbles.

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Esmé Slabbert
August 11, 2023 at 2:04 pm

Hi there Megan. What a lovely cabbage steak. I have made something similar numerous times and just love it. I have pinned your version to try out next time.
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david
June 11, 2023 at 12:20 pm

excellent! I had some beautiful cabbage from my garden; I made the steaks, and roasted them in my outdoor pizza oven. They were tender and tasty! will do again!
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- Megan Porta
  June 11, 2023 at 11:45 pm
  So glad you enjoyed them! Even better they were homegrown. Thanks!
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