HOW TO MAKE THE VIRAL CABBAGE BOIL!
HOW TO MAKE THE VIRAL CABBAGE BOIL! is a easy American (Southern) recipe that serves 4. 500 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking With Kiona on YouTube.
Prep: 20 min | Cook: 1 hr 35 min | Total: 2 hrs 10 min
Cost: $14.57 total, $3.64 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 whole Green Cabbage (medium size, outer leaves removed)
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (to coat the cabbage)
- 1 tsp Seasoned Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tsp Creole Seasoning
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 2 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced, for inside the cabbage)
- 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (for inside the cabbage)
- 2 sticks Unsalted Butter (for the sauce, divided)
- 0.5 cup Chicken Broth (or water)
- 2 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 1 whole Lemon (juiced)
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tsp Lemon Pepper
- 1 tsp Black Pepper (extra) (for sauce)
- 1 tsp Parsley (dried) (for sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1 tsp Paprika (extra) (for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Water (to add inside foil packet)
Instructions
Prepare the Cabbage
Remove any loose or wilted outer leaves, cut off the stem, and carefully core the cabbage. Place the cabbage on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, poke holes all over with a knife, drizzle with olive oil and coat evenly, then season with seasoned salt, pepper, Old Bay, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Add minced garlic and 1 Tbsp butter into the center cavity, then loosely wrap the cabbage in foil, pour ¼ cup water onto the foil, and seal it completely.
Time: PT15M
Bake the Cabbage
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the foil‑wrapped cabbage in the oven and bake for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a knife slides easily into the core.
Time: PT1H30M
Temperature: 400°F
Make the Seasoning Mix for Sauce
In a small bowl combine 1 tsp Old Bay, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp lemon pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp dried parsley. Stir until well blended and set aside.
Time: PT5M
Prepare the Butter‑Lemon Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat melt 2 sticks butter. Add ½ cup chicken broth (or water) and whisk. Stir in the seasoning mix, 2 Tbsp light brown sugar, the juice of one lemon, and 2 Tbsp minced garlic. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Time: PT10M
Finish and Serve
Remove the cabbage from the oven, carefully unwrap the foil and test tenderness with a knife. Transfer the cabbage to a serving plate, pour the butter‑lemon sauce over it, and garnish with extra paprika and chopped fresh parsley.
Time: PT5M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 500
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 22 g
- Fat
- 35 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian (if using vegetable broth), Gluten‑Free, Nut‑Free
Allergens: Dairy
Last updated: April 21, 2026






