Ingredients:

  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lbs / 900g), cored and quartered
  • 4 cups (950ml) water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon fine sea salt)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g), optional
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, optional
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Remove any wilted outer leaves. Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Slice the cabbage into 1/2-inch thick strips.
  2. Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add salt.
  3. Carefully add the cabbage to the boiling water. Ensure the water covers the cabbage.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 15-25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but not mushy. Check tenderness with a fork.
  5. Drain the cabbage thoroughly in a colander.
  6. Return the cabbage to the pot (or a serving bowl). Stir in butter (if using), apple cider vinegar (if using), and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. This is how to boil cabbage perfectly.