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    Instant Pot Cabbage with Southern Style

    Published October 9, 2018. Last modified November 10, 2019 By Rachael

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    This Instant Pot cabbage takes all the guesswork out of getting it just right! And the flavor is undeniably southern in the best way.

    Instant Pot cabbage in white bowl with basket in background.

    Cabbage is one of those foods that people eat all over the world. I believe it's literally part of every single cuisine on planet Earth. But there's one thing I really dislike.... sad, mushy, bland cabbage! Well, I am from the south, so that's the lens I see food through. This Instant Pot cabbage takes all the guesswork out of getting the texture just right! And the flavor is undeniably southern in the best way.

    Instant Pot cabbage in white bowl with serving spoon.

    The Process

    Instant Pot Cabbage | The Foodie Eats

    Cut the onions with the grain to create strings rather than rings.

    Instant Pot Cabbage | The Foodie Eats

    Place the cabbage on a large cutting board, core side up.

    Instant Pot Cabbage | The Foodie Eats

    Cut the cabbage into 3 large pieces to remove the core.

    Instant Pot Cabbage | The Foodie Eats

    Then roughly chop the cabbage into spoon size pieces.

    Instant Pot Cabbage | The Foodie Eats

    Make sure to break up leaves into individual pieces.

    Bacon fat in bottom of Instant Pot.

    Using sauté setting... add oil to pot.

    Onion slices cooking in bacon fat.

    Add onions to pot and cook for 2-3 minutes...

    Onion slices cooking in bacon fat.

    ...until just barely softened.

    Sautéed onions with thyme, garlic, and bay leaf.

    Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and vinegar.

    Sautéed onions with thyme, garlic, and bay leaf.

    Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently.

    Instant Pot filled with chopped cabbage.

    Add cabbage and chicken broth to pot and give a really good mix. I mean really mix it! Lock lid and cook for 2 minutes at high pressure.

    Cooked cabbage in Instant Pot.

    Once cook time is complete, quick-release pressure. Then remove lid, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Mix again and serve.

    And this is the AMAZING Result…

    Instant Pot cabbage in white bowl with serving spoon.

    FAQs

    Can I use olive oil instead of bacon fat? Yes!

    Can I substitute dried thyme for fresh? I recommend using fresh thyme whenever possible. The flavor will always be better. However, you can use dried thyme in a pinch. I recommend using ¼ teaspoon dry thyme in this recipe when substituting for fresh.

    ★ Did you make this Instant Pot Cabbage? Please give it a star rating below!★

    Instant Pot cabbage in white bowl with basket in background.

    Instant Pot Cabbage with Southern Style

    This Instant Pot cabbage takes all the guesswork out of getting it just right! And the flavor is undeniably southern in the best way.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Southern
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 82kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups yellow onions sliced with grain
    • 1 head of cabbage roughly chopped, core removed
    • 2 Tbsp. bacon fat
    • 1 Tbsp. garlic minced
    • 6 thyme sprigs
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • 1 tsp. sea salt

    Instructions

    • Cut the onions with the grain to create strings rather than rings. Place the cabbage on a large cutting board, core side up. Cut the cabbage into 3 large pieces to remove the core. Then roughly chop the cabbage into spoon-size pieces. Make sure to break up leaves into individual pieces.
    • Using sauté setting… add bacon fat to pot. Add onions to pot and cook for 2-3 minutes until just barely softened. Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, and vinegar. 
    • Add cabbage, chicken broth, and salt to pot and give a really good mix. I mean really mix it! Lock lid and cook for 2 minutes at high pressure.
    • Once cook time is complete, quick-release pressure. Then remove lid, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Mix again and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 275mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 45.5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Tiffany

      January 20, 2019 at 9:31 am

      Could I use olive oil in place of bacon fat? And dried thyme instead of fresh?

      Reply
      • Gary

        January 20, 2019 at 1:46 pm

        Of course. I'd suggest 1/4 tsp. of dried thyme.

        Reply
      • Erika

        April 03, 2019 at 8:20 pm

        4 stars
        Awesome! I threw in some Italian sausage I had to complete the meal. Great quick dinner! Thanks!

        Reply
        • Kathryn

          December 31, 2019 at 6:21 pm

          When do you add the Italian sausage?

          Reply
    2. Kathryn

      March 07, 2019 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! My family loved it!

      Reply
    3. Becky

      April 01, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      Very good recipe, we loved it!

      Reply
    4. Sylvia Cristina

      August 16, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Closest I've come to the 45min stove version. Thank you! Just didn't add thyme or bay leaf but was great and tender!

      Reply
    5. Rebekah Kirby

      February 06, 2020 at 7:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was great! I'm not going to bother making it on the stove ever again.

      Reply
    6. Patti A Munch

      February 23, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this cabbage recipe. Cooked up perfectly and tasted great!

      Reply
    7. sapat

      January 20, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      The recipe calls for bacon fat, but it doesn't use bacon in the recipe. I don't keep bacon fat after the bacon is fried. What do you do?

      Reply
      • Gary White

        February 14, 2022 at 9:05 am

        Fry up some bacon and keep the fat! (Just being silly.)

        You can use olive oil (or really any oil you like). The only thing that will change is the flavor.

        Reply
        • Jena

          July 16, 2022 at 4:07 pm

          Lol

          Reply
      • Chyne

        August 08, 2023 at 5:20 pm

        The market in my area sells jarred bacon fat and jarred duck fat. See if your market has that. I love the flavor of bacon but I rarely eat bacon so I never have bacon grease. Lol.

        Reply
    8. Shanny

      April 17, 2022 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      Love it

      Reply
    9. John Starnes

      May 22, 2023 at 10:41 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful and so quick. I added bacon and bacon fat. DELICIOUS!!!

      Reply

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