Description
Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler is a cozy, buttery cabbage dish slow cooked until tender and silky, infused with caramelized onions, garlic, and rich comforting flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large green cabbage (about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds)
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Remove any damaged outer leaves from cabbage.
- Cut cabbage in half through the core.
- Slice into 1/2-inch ribbons or thick wedges.
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add butter and olive oil.
- Add sliced onions and cook 5 to 7 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add cabbage gradually if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until cabbage begins to soften.
- Pour in broth and scrape the bottom to release browned bits.
- Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Cook 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes, until very tender.
- Uncover and stir in vinegar or lemon juice.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Optional: stir in heavy cream and Dijon mustard.
- Optional: sprinkle with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Slow gentle cooking creates the signature silky texture. Ribbons cook faster while wedges create a dramatic presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg