Steamed Cabbage

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 small head green cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), quartered, cored, and cut into 1-inch pieces (8 cups)
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Heat water and butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.


Add cabbage, and season with salt and pepper.


Cover, and steam, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, about 25 minutes