Buttered Cabbage
European Ireland - Side Dishes

Buttered Cabbage

Est. Time: 15 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Traditional Irish side: tender Savoy cabbage shredded and cooked in its own juices with abundant rich Kerrygold salted butter and cracked black pepper until tender-crisp.

Ingredients

  • • 1 head tender Savoy or green cabbage, quartered, cored, and shredded
  • • 50g salted Kerrygold butter
  • • 3 tbsp water
  • • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • • Freshly cracked black pepper

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Wash shredded cabbage and shake off excess water.

2
Phase 2

Melt butter in a wide lidded sauté pan with 3 tbsp water over medium-high heat. Add cabbage and toss in the hot butter.

3
Phase 3

Cover tightly and steam for 5-6 minutes, shaking pan occasionally, until cabbage is tender but still bright green with a light crunch.

4
Phase 4

Remove lid, season generously with sea salt and cracked black pepper, toss for 1 minute, and serve hot.