How do you cook cabbage? Just looking for a simple way - probably southern style.?

My mom usually cooks it, but now I'm on my own. I have no clue what to do. I think I rinse it and chop it, but then what do I put in the pan with it and how long will it take to cook? Thanks! I'm a new cook and will probably be on here often!
How do you cook cabbage? Just looking for a simple way - probably southern style.?
All the suggestions sound good, but you mention that you'd prefer southern style.



Southern style cabbage cooks until it is very tender, often with a bit of flavorful pork (bacon, salt pork, ham hocks, etc).



The simplest southern recipe is just simmer wedges it in a bit of water and butter. http://southernfood.about.com/od/cabbage...



This one has bacon, and is similar to the way I do it, except I sautee chopped onion in the bacon fat before adding cabbage and water (no garlic). It says "fried" bit it is really simmered/braised with a bit of water once the bacon is crisped up. The cabbage gives off its own water as well. http://chitterlings.com/fried-cabbage.ht...
Reply:I'm come the South and we eat cooked cabbage at least once or twice a week %26amp; this is how my mama taught me.



1. Take 1 med. size head of cabbage, rinsed %26amp; pat dry with paper towels. Cut in half, than cut out the cord.Chop into big bite-size pieces.You don't want the "Cord" it's too tough.



2.Chop about 6-7 pieces of Thick sliced bacon into about 1" pieces %26amp; fry in a large skillet until crispy,but not Burnt.



3.Now, add the cabbage to the skillet with the bacon drippings over med.-high heat stirring constantly to coat the cabbage for about 4- 5 mins



4.Then, add 1/2 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

You can adjust to your taste here or just Omit it.



5.Sprinkle with 1 tablespoons of sugar.Stir



6.Add about 1/3 cup water,cover and reduce heat to low %26amp; let it steam until just fork tender, but NOT MUSHY you want a little chew to it.



7. Just before serving,crumble bacon %26amp; sprinkle over top of cabbage.

Well this is my families recipe %26amp; I sure there's many more out there.Lots of good recipes out there for cabbage.
Reply:rinse it and cut it up then boil it until soft and then add whatever seasonings you want for flavor and put it in a bowl always use a straining spoon.
Reply:I just brown some sausage then chop the cabbage and put it in the pot. It will make it's own juice/water. Season it and put whatever else you like in it.
Reply:You can very simply saute/stir fry in butter or oil over medium heat with salt and pepper. Keep tasting until it gets the texture that you like. If you want to make it Asian flavored add garlic , ginger while sauting and a splash of soy sauce at the end. If you want to make it German flavored add cider vinegar, a bit of sugar and, perhaps, caraway seeds. For more of a French flare use white wine and chicken stock and reduce them to almost nothing. Have fun!
Reply:Try shredding it with carrots mushrooms garlic and onions and add some balsamic vinegar, if too tart add a pinch of sugar.
Reply:use very little water when steaming it, or it gets soggy