Q&A for How to Boil Cabbage

Cabbage, like other dark, leafy vegetables, contains high amounts of vitamin K, about 42 micrograms per cup of cabbage. Cooked cabbage not only does not decrease the vitamin K content, it actually triples the amount of vitamin K in the cabbage, about 162 micrograms per cup.

I use butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, but you can also use celery or mustard seed, tarragon, thyme, or nutmeg.

Yes. Cook the corn beef first, then add cabbage, mix in and let sit on low heat. The heat will cook it quickly.

While the water may not taste very good, it is technically drinkable.

I cook it with bits of ham, but have also heard of using salt pork.

Cabbage is rich in carbohydrates and has fructose, which causes a sweet taste.

Do not overboil them. You may even use them fresh.

Yes, you can.

Yes, it's basically the same, just a difference in chlorophyll.

If you're using the method in the article, then the outer leaves are discarded and only the inner portion is cooked.

No. Reread step 3.

32.5 heads of cabbage will serve 50+ people. In my experience cabbage is cheap, therefore they can fill up on cabbage and not eat as much of whatever else you're serving.

Yes, you can as long as you store it properly.

The salt is used to enhance the flavor, so a couple of shakes should be plenty. You don't want to overdo it.

Add water to one or two inches above the level of raw vegetables. When slow boiled, it will bring down the water from evaporation. The vegetable has water in itself, too. So, after much boiling without overcooking the vegetables, the vegetable water will be about the same level as the vegetable level.

Shredded cabbage takes about 5 minutes and wedges of cabbage take about 10-15 minutes to boil, depending on how tender you want it to be.

Boiled cabbage is very good for you! It contains lots of healthy vitamins, nutrients, and fiber.

Yes, boiled cabbage, in addition to a healthy diet and exercise, boiled cabbage will help you lose weight. It's also a great source of fiber that will help you feel full.

Cut the cabbage into wedges or slice it and place it into a pot of boiling water. Allow it to cook for 8-10 minutes or until it reaches your desired tenderness and it's done!

Potato usually takes longer to cook than cabbage. So it is best to cook the potatoes, carrots and onions for about 10 minutes first, before you add the cabbage. Do not overcook cabbage, as it becomes bland and its texture is undesirable. It is best with minimal cooking.

Definitely. I have already done that. After you have boiled cabbage, let them cool. I then put in a large Glad bag.

Use a cheese grater or chop it up finely. If you shred it, it takes less time to cook, about 5 minutes.