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Instant Pot buttered cabbage

Instant Pot cabbage made so simple with butter, salt, and pepper. It's perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the texture is perfect! A great side to accompany any meal!
Author Diana
Servings 8 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
IP coming to pressure 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 head green cabbage
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Wash the cabbage, and remove the core. Then cut into cubes and add to the Instant Pot.
  • Using a wooden spoon or your hands, quickly break down the cabbage cubes to separate the leaves into individual pieces.
  • Add butter, and season with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Add a cup of vegetable stock, or use water. I strongly recommend that you use vegetable stock instead of water as it adds a great flavor to the cabbage.
  • Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 4 minutes at high pressure.
  • The Instant Pot will take around 10 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking.
  • When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam and carefully remove the lid. Stir the cabbage to make sure that the butter and seasonings are evenly distributed, and serve.
  • I recommend serving this cabbage with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Notes

  • You can either shred the cabbage or cut it into cubes like I did but make sure that the pieces are not too small. Aim for 1.5-inch size.
  • Avoid soft lead cabbage types such as Napa and savoy. Go for white or green cabbage instead.
  • You can saute a diced onion before adding the cabbage to the pot for extra flavor.
  • I like buttered cabbage just slightly firm, if you like it very tender then add 1 minute to the cooking time (5 minutes in total).

Nutrition

Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg