Description
A traditional Irish side dish featuring tender boiled cabbage seasoned with black pepper for a simple yet flavorful accompaniment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head of green cabbage
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Butter (optional)
Instructions
- Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and cut it into quarters.
- Place the cabbage in a large pot and cover it with water.
- Add salt to the water and bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender.
- Drain the cabbage and return it to the pot.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and add butter if desired.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of vinegar to the cooking water.
- Leftover cabbage can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish pairs well with meats and stews.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 33
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg