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Oven-Baked Cabbage Boil
This cabbage boil uses the flavours of a seafood boil but cooks a whole cabbage slowly in the oven.
From YouTube · Dec 9, 2025
This cabbage boil uses the flavours of a seafood boil but cooks a whole cabbage slowly in the oven.
15 min
Prep time
2 hrs
Cook time
2 hrs 15 min
Total time
1 whole cabbage, serving count not stated
Yield
Ingredients
11 ingredients- 1 head cabbage
- Olive oil, as needed
- Cajun seasoning, to taste
- Old Bay seasoning, to taste
- Kinder’s caramelized onion butter seasoning, to taste
- Butter, quantity not specified
- Garlic, quantity not specified
- Herbs, quantity not specified
- Paprika, to taste
- 3 tablespoons water
- Seafood-style sauce, for serving, quantity not specified
Method
11 steps- Preheat the oven to 400°F or 200°C.
- Wash the cabbage, remove damaged outer leaves and pat it dry.
- Slice a cap from the top and carefully remove the hard core without cutting through the base.
- Rub the cabbage all over with olive oil.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, caramelized onion butter seasoning and paprika.
- Work butter, garlic and herbs into the hollow centre and between some of the leaves.
- Add 3 tablespoons water around the cabbage for steam.
- Wrap or cover the cabbage very tightly with two layers of foil.
- Bake for about 2 hours, until very tender.
- Open the foil carefully because hot steam will escape.
- Pour seafood-style sauce over the cabbage before serving.
Recipe notes
Helpful tips
- Do not cut through the base when removing the core.
- Seal the foil tightly to trap steam.
- Seasoning and butter quantities are flexible and not stated by the source.
- Open the foil away from your face to avoid steam burns.
Equipment
- Sharp knife
- Large baking dish
- Heavy-duty aluminium foil
- Pastry brush or clean hands
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days.
Additional tips
- Open the foil carefully because trapped steam can cause burns.
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