By Here is how to cut up or “shred” a head of cabbage. Learn how to cut cabbage for your slaw, soups, salads and stir-fry recipes. Follow our step-by-step instructions, photos and watch the video showing how to properly and safely cut any type of cabbage.
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EquipmentHow Much Cabbage Does One Head Yield?Varieties Of CabbageStep-By-Step Instructions For How To Cut CabbageVideo: How To Core and Slice CabbageCabbage Recipes
If you have a recipe that calls for shredded cabbage, sliced cabbage or chopped cabbage and you are wondering how to cut it here are the steps to cut cabbage safely.
Equipment
Cutting Board: You will want a large cutting board to cut the cabbage. Make sure to place a damp towel or square of sticky shelf liner under your cutting board to keep it from slipping as you cut.Large Sharp Knife: I recommend using a Chef’s knife for cutting cabbage. Mandoline: Alternatively you can use a mandoline to slice the cabbage (this makes very nice thin shreds that are perfect for slaw.) But if you do use a mandoline you will want to use a cut proof glove and use the hand shield too as they can be dangerous!
How Much Cabbage Does One Head Yield?
This varies depending on the size of your head of cabbage. We found that a 2-pound head yields about 8 to 9 cups of finely shredded or chopped cabbage.
Varieties Of Cabbage
As we discuss in our Comprehensive Guide To Cabbage, there are many varieties of cabbage. Common types you can find at most supermarkets in North America are:
Green and Red CabbageSavoy cabbageNapa Cabbage and Chinese Cabbage
The below tutorial is an effective way to chop any of these varieties of cabbage. Note the exception for cutting Napa Cabbage below.
Step-By-Step Instructions For How To Cut Cabbage
First, remove any loose or discolored outer leaves and trim the stem-end if necessary. Then cut the cabbage into quarters through the stem.
Next, remove the core from each wedge of cabbage by slicing a diagonal wedge from each.
After the core is removed, you can cut the wedges in half again to make them more manageable for slicing.
Next, lay each wedge, cut side down (for stability) and then thinly slice through into fine strips.
For Napa Cabbage
For Napa Cabbage (above) or Chinese Cabbage, you’ll want to do basically the same thing with one exception.
After the core is removed, and the wedges cut into smaller section to make them easier to cut, take half of the wedge, and pull half off the leaves into two separate stacks so the leaves lay flat. Press them down (rib side up) into a flat stack as you cut. See photo below.
Video: How To Core and Slice Cabbage
Cabbage Recipes
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How To Cut Cabbage
Author: Katie Webster
Total Time: 32 minute
Yield: 9 cups
Description
Learn how to cut cabbage for your slaw, soups, salads and stir-fry recipes. Follow our step by step instructions and watch the video showing how to properly and safely cut any type of cabbage
Ingredients
1 head cabbage, any variety (about 2 pounds)
Instructions
First, remove any loose or discolored outer leaves and trim the stem-end if necessary. Then cut the cabbage into quarters through the stem.
Next, remove the core from each wedge of cabbage by slicing a diagonal wedge from each.
After the core is removed, you can cut the wedges in half again to make them more manageable for slicing.
Next, lay each wedge, cut side down (for stability) and then thinly slice through into fine strips.
Notes
For Napa Cabbage or Other Chinese Cabbages
For Napa Cabbage (above) or Chinese Cabbage, you’ll want to do basically the same thing with one exception. After the core is removed, and the wedges cut into smaller section to make them easier to cut, take half of the wedge, and pull half off the leaves into two separate stacks so the leaves lay flat. Press them down (rib side up) into a flat stack as you cut.
Prep Time: 5 minsCook Time: naCategory: VegetableMethod: Knife SkillsCuisine: American
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 17
Keywords: how to cut cabbage, how to chop cabbage, how to shred cabbage
