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    Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage With Garlic

    Last Updated : Mar 28, 2024. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Instant pot buttered cabbage with garlic using whole cabbage head (which is shredded) is so simple and easy to make and its a very delicious, buttery vegetable side dish you can prepare quickly and it is an easy vegetarian version of the popular Southern dish. I tried this recipe with a full head of cabbage as well as a half head of cabbage and either way, its so easy to make in the instant pot.

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    Contents hide
    1 how long to cook cabbage in instant pot
    2 what kind of cabbage is best for buttered cabbage in instant pot?
    3 how does buttered cabbage taste like?
    4 how to make instant pot buttered cabbage?
    5 ingredients used to make buttered cabbage in instant pot
    6 step by step instructions
    7 tips to make best instant pot cabbage
    8 more easy instant pot vegetarian recipes here:
    9 Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage With Garlic
    9.1 Ingredients
    9.2 Instructions
    9.3 Video
    9.4 Nutrition

    how long to cook cabbage in instant pot

    In this simple recipe for buttered cabbage, we only cook the cabbage for 2 minutes and do a natural pressure release for 7 minutes which is perfect. It is soft in texture and buttery. However, if you like your cabbage more crispy and not soft, cook just for 1 minute and do a a natural pressure release for only 3 to 4 minutes and then do a gradual controlled manual release.

    shredded cabbage

    Keep in mind that we shred the cabbage roughly for this recipe , prior to cooking the cabbage in the instant pot. So the time needed to cook the cabbage in the instant pot can change if you are trying to cook larger pieces, wedges or whole cabbage.

    cabbage with butter
    instant pot buttered garlic cabbage

    If you wonder the cabbage looks lightly browned in this photo, I guess that's because we use onion and garlic powders and also because I used white cabbage while I took this photo.

    If you use regular green cabbage, that will look more colorful.

    instant pot garlic buttered cabbage recipe

    what kind of cabbage is best for buttered cabbage in instant pot?

    I prefer using firm white cabbage to make the instant pot buttered cabbage but regular green cabbage will also work. I have tried both white cabbage and green cabbage in this recipe, and personally I loved the flavor of the white cabbage in this dish. The white cabbage had a natural sweet flavor which pairs well with the buttery flavor. Some green cabbages tend to have a bitter taste which is not very pleasant, so if the cabbage you use have a slight bitter taste, it can affect the taste of the dish.

    If you only have green cabbage and in case it has a slight bitter taste, I suggest soaking the cabbage in salt water (and discard the water used for soaking) prior to cooking the cabbage which might help. Also, another way to reduce the bitterness in cabbage is to use a little apple juice. So if your cabbage is bitter, you may try adding about 2 tablespoons of apple juice along with the broth or water that you use for cooking the cabbage, but make sure to adjust the amount of water or broth used accordingly, if you do not want to end up with too much liquid once the cabbage is cooked.

    Whether you use white cabbage or green cabbage, make sure to use firm cabbages like those with firm leaves since we do not want too soft or mushy cabbage. Some kind of green cabbages like Napa cabbage is not appropriate for this recipe, because they tend to be on the softer side and also sometimes they tend to be bitter.

    So for the best results, I suggest using white cabbages that have firm leaves though you can use green cabbages with firm leaves too.

    how does buttered cabbage taste like?

    This buttered cabbage has a soft (not too soft) melt in your mouth texture and also a very buttery, garlicky flavor. Its not crunchy but its soft. If you prefer not so soft cabbage leaves, as I mentioned earlier, reduce the cooking time and also reduce the natural pressure release time accordingly, depending on how soft you prefer the cooked cabbage to be.

    Also I added garlic and onion powders for flavor, but this is just a preference and you may adjust the flavors based on what you prefer. You can also make this using just salt, butter and black pepper which tastes great as well. Using vegetable broth instead of water will increase the flavor so much more.

    how to make instant pot buttered cabbage?

    ingredients used to make buttered cabbage in instant pot

    • cabbage
    • butter
    • water or broth
    • salt
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • black pepper powder

    step by step instructions

    • First you wash the cabbage very well and remove any outer layers if needed.
    • Shred the cabbage and add the shredded cabbage to the instant pot.
    • Add liquid (broth or water), salt, garlic and onion powder, stir. Also add 4 tablespoons of butter.
    shredded cabbage for instant pot
    instant pot cabbage with butter
    • Close the instant pot with lid in sealing position and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Do a natural pressure release for 7 minutes and then do a gradual manual pressure release.
    instant pot garlic buttered cabbage recipe
    • Stir, add more butter, sprinkle with black pepper and serve hot!

    tips to make best instant pot cabbage

    • We use garlic and onion powder to add even more flavor to this instant pot butter cabbage (vegetarian recipe) and its very delicious and easy to make.
    • If you are using a full head of cabbage, as in the recipe (the video uses half the head of a cabbage), add 4 tablespoons of butter before cooking and add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter after the cooking is done, since I do not recommend adding more butter to the pressure cooker.
    • Once the buttered cabbage is prepared, you can always taste test and add more garlic or any spices of your choice as you desire.
    • I have found that adding a little lemon juice makes the buttered cabbage even more delicious, so go ahead and add the juice from about half of medium sized lemon and see how you like it.
    • You can add even more lemon juice if you like the lemony flavor.
    • This is a very simple vegetable side dish (the vegetarian version of a Southern favorite, but personally I like to serve it with rice and other side dishes or curry) and you can even increase the flavor by adding more spices or flavors of your choice, like lemon juice or even more garlic if you wish.
    • If you are looking for an easy, quick and delicious vegetable side dish (or vegetarian meatless side dish) that you can serve with your main course, try this easy buttered cabbage in your instant pot and see how quick and easy it is.
    • The cabbage prepared in the instant pot using this recipe is so buttery and delicious. This can be made using a 6 quart instant pot Lux or Duo.

    more easy instant pot vegetarian recipes here:

    • easy instant pot buttered noodles
    • instant pot penne pasta
    • instant pot pasta soup
    • instant pot sauteed broccoli florets
    • instant pot peach jam
    • instant pot mango jam

    If you love vegetarian cabbage recipes, try this easy cabbage egg breakfast scramble, tomato cabbage soup, boiled cabbage, fried cabbage and onions, kidney beans cabbage soup, sauteed cabbage on stove top which are all delicious as well!

    Below you can read the instant pot buttered cabbage recipe in detail.

    instant pot garlic buttered cabbage recipe
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    Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage With Garlic

    Instant pot buttered cabbage with garlic is a delicious, vegetarian side dish that you can easily. In the video, I have used half the head of a cabbage (about 4 cups shredded cabbage). In the recipe, I have ingredients and directions for a full head of medium sized cabbage (about 8 to 10 cups shredded cabbage). If you only use half the head of a cabbage, reduce the spices (garlic, onion, black pepper etc) and also salt accordingly, as the cooking time will remain the same.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time2 minutes mins
    pressure build up and release time15 minutes mins
    Total Time22 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: buttered cabbage, instant pot buttered cabbage, instant pot cabbage, pressure cooker cabbage recipes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 134kcal
    Author: PA

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium sized cabbage about 8 to 10 cups shredded cabbage
    • 1 stick butter
    • ¼ cup water or vegetable broth
    • salt as needed
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder adjust to taste
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder

    Instructions

    • Wash the cabbage and remove any outer layers that are not fresh.
    • Chop or shred the cabbage in slightly thick slices. If you slice the cabbage in small, they may get mushy and too soft.
    • Transfer the shredded cabbage to the instant pot.
    • Add the broth or water, salt, garlic powder and onion powder, stir into make sure the water has reached at the bottom of the pot (to avoid burning). Alternatively, you can add the water at the beginning and then add the cabbage and the remaining ingredients.
    • Add 4 tablespoons of butter also to the instant pot.
    • Close the instant pot with lid in sealing position and cook in high pressure for 2 minutes.
    • Once the cooking is finished and the pot beeps, wait for a natural pressure release for about 7 minutes. After that, carefully do a gradual controlled manual release of pressure.
    • Open the instant pot carefully, add the remaining butter and also black pepper, stir well and serve hot! You can also squeeze in the juice of about half of a medium sized lemon and add even more garlic powder or any spices as you desire to try different flavors.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 464IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg

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