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A halved head of cabbage being sliced thinly for coleslaw.

How to Cut Cabbage Instructions

Contributor: Christine Pittman

Learn how to cut a head of cabbage perfectly for various uses from coleslaw to soups or stir fries. You’ll be an expert in no time.

  • Author: Christine Pittman
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Cutting
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1 head of cabbage

Instructions

  1. Remove any wilted or discolored outer leaves from the cabbage. Rinse and pat dry. Place the cabbage on a cutting board.
  2. Use a sharp chef’s knife to cut off any stem and slice the cabbage in half through the core. Optionally, cut each half again to make wedges in your desired thickness to roast or air fry.
  3. To cut shredded cabbage for coleslaw or salads, place the cabbage cut side down. Cut out the core. Thinly slice the cabbage. Optionally cut cabbage slices into shorter shreds.
  4. To cut chopped cabbage for a stir fry, soup, or for braising, cut 1-inch slices, then cut it into 1-inch squares for nice bite-sized pieces. 

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