Instant Pot Cabbage

5 from 2 votes

This instant pot cabbage recipe takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and is so hassle-free! Learn the fastest and easiest way to make delicious tender cabbage in an instant pot.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Appetizers and side dishes

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 160kcal

Author: Tayo Oredola

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 head cabbage
¼ cup butter about 4 tbsp
1 cup broth
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt to taste

Instructions

First of all, prepare the cabbage. Peel outer leaves till you have fresh leaves. Rinse the fresh cabbage under running water and then pat it dry.
1 head cabbage
Next, cut the cabbage into four parts, then remove the core of the cabbage from each. The core is also called the stem.
Lay each quarter flat-side-down and then cut chop it roughly into smaller pieces with a sharp knife.
Add the butter, spices, and a cup of broth to the instant pot.
¼ cup butter, 1 cup broth, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
Add the chopped cabbage on top.
Close the lid of the instant pot and make sure it is set to 'sealing'. Set the instant pot to manual and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
When done, let it naturally release for one minute by turning the venting knob at the top, then quick release the remaining pressure.
Use a slotted spoon to take the cabbage out and serve.

Notes

This recipe serves 4 and contains 8 net carbs per serving.

This cooking time is for one medium head of cabbage cooked tender with some texture. Adjust the time if you want it either softer or crunchier, considering the size of your cabbage.
Make vegan instant pot cabbage by using vegetable stock.
Add your favorite herbs to this recipe to mix things up.
If you use salted butter or chicken stock, make sure to taste before adding salt.

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