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Faith is the SVP of Content at Apartment Therapy Media and former Editor-in-Chief of The Kitchn. She is the author of three cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-winning The Kitchn Cookbook. She lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two daughters.
updated Jul 4, 2020
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Where would we ever be without cabbage? This humble vegetable is often taken for granted in slaws and salads, but over the past few years I’ve watched it trend upwards into a star spot of its own. Here are a few important things to know about cabbage, and then some of the best ways to pick it, shred it, and eat it!
The Most Common Types of Cabbage
The most common cabbages you see in the grocery store are red and green cabbages, with Napa and Savoy close behind. Green and red cabbages are crisp when raw, and a little sweet. Napa is lighter and lacier (sometimes also called Chinese cabbage) and has a more watery crunch. Savoy is feathery and light and not nearly as crisp, so we prefer it cooked vs. raw.
- The Difference Between Green, Napa, Red, and Savoy Cabbage
- Know Your Cabbages! Green, Red, Savoy, Napa, and More
The Cabbage Top 5
Must-know facts for cabbage-lovers.
- How cabbage got cool.
- Here’s the
most popular cabbage recipe on Pinterest
- Cabbage is the secret ingredient in my favorite tuna salad recipe.
- Did you know you can grill cabbage (and it’s amazing)?!
- How to turn cabbage into chips.
My Most Essential and Favorite Cabbage Tool
When you’re shredding cabbage for slaw, soup, or stir-fry, the fastest way is with a food processor. But man, I don’t love hauling out my food processor; it’s so heavy. So the next fastest way is with the light, sharp Japanese-style mandoline from Benriner. This little gadget is much-used in my kitchen, and it turns wedges of cabbage into mounds of feather-light shreds so quickly. (But be careful; it can bite you back!)
- Buy it (seriously, if you don’t have one this is in my top 10 must-haves) – Benriner Vegetable Slicer, $25.80 at Amazon
How to Core and Cut Cabbage
So you have a cabbage and now you need to turn it into slaw or shreds for stir-frying. Where to start? Start here:
- How To Shred Cabbage
How to Cook Cabbage
Our very favorite and most essential ways to cook cabbage.
- How To Make Classic Creamy Coleslaw (and three easy coleslaw dressings)
- How to Make Easy Kimchi
- How to Make Sauerkraut in a Mason Jar
Plus…
- How To Make Colcannon (Irish Potatoes and Cabbage)
- Braised Cabbage with Bacon
- Roasted Cabbage with Mustard Vinaigrette
And more: 5 Tips for Cooking Cabbage from Recipes Around the World
How to Store Cabbage (and How Long It Lasts)
Fresh green and red cabbage can be left at room temperature for several days in a cool, dark place. They survive quite well at room temperature.
For longer storage, store cabbage in your refrigerator crisper drawer. Uncut cabbage can last very well for at least three weeks and up to two months in the fridge.
- The Kitchn’s Guide to Storing Fruits and Vegetables
The Best Ways to Use Up Leftover Cabbage
If you have some cabbage going bad in your fridge don’t throw it out. Strip away any browning leaves; chances are good that the inner portions are still fine and good. Get rid of anything browning or mushy. If any parts of the cabbage are still crisp, they’re fine to eat.
To use up leftover cabbage, try one of these easy methods:
- Shred then toss it in a quick stir-fry
- Throw it in hot and sour soup
- Add it to a slow cooker brisket or pork recipe
Our Top 20 Cabbage Recipes
- Fish Tacos with Quick Cabbage Slaw
- How To Make Homemade Sauerkraut in a Mason Jar
- Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Spicy Lime Dressing
- How To Make Colcannon (Irish Potatoes and Cabbage)
- Easy Taco Slaw
- How To Make Easy Kimchi at Home
- Roasted Cabbage with Mustard Vinaigrette
- Cabbage Apple Slaw with Honey-Lime Dressing
- Slow Cooker Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
- Salvadoran Pupusas con Curtido (Masa Cakes with Cabbage Slaw)
- How To Make Easy Pickled Red Cabbage
- Asian Pickled Cabbage
- Weeknight Cabbage Rolls
- One-Pot Braised Cabbage with Bacon
- How To Make Classic Creamy Coleslaw
- Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry
- Roasted Cabbage with Bacon
- Roasted Baby Cabbage
What’s your favorite recipe or use for cabbage? Any favorite way to cook it?
31 Days of Vegetables: How to fall in love with vegetables in 31 days.How many of these splendid veg have you eaten this month? Take a look at the whole list and take our July challenge to eat every single one!
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