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    How to Shred Cabbage – Kitchen Shortcut

    March 16, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 61 Comments

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    How to Shred Cabbage

    Holy Cabbage!!!!

    So the lovely L shared this photograph of a cabbage that  her husband found at the market (seriously, this thing needs to be in some contest!) sitting with her daughter in the high chair. Rather, on the high chair.

    Her face is priceless.

    And holy schmoly cabbage!

    how to shred cabbage

    How to Shred a Cabbage

    How to Shred Cabbage

    Remove the outer leaves, and any leaves that are drying out on the edges.

    How to Shred Cabbage

    Chop right down the middle.

    How to Shred Cabbage

    Then chop each half into quarters.

    How to Shred Cabbage

    The cut out the stem.

    How to Shred Cabbage

    Lay the quarters on one of the flat sides.

    How to Shred Cabbage

    And start slicing off the cabbage at an angle.

    How to Shred Cabbage

    Until you can’t slice off any more.  Gently separate the slices as you toss it into a bowl.

    These work perfectly for slaw.  (Recipe coming Friday.)

    How to Shred Cabbage

    If you’d like some larger chunks for a soup or stew (recipe coming tonight), then cut into chunks.

    How to Shred Cabbage

    And then separate the pieces.

    How to Shred Cabbage

    Toss into soup or stew.

    Tell us your favorite way to eat cabbage!

    See more $5 Dinners Cooking Tutorials here

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    Comments

    1. Jan says

      March 16, 2011 at 9:27 am

      The stork finds the 10 pound babies in this cabbage patch!!

      Reply
    2. Alice Smith says

      March 16, 2011 at 9:31 am

      I am sooo glad Mommy picked me over this in the patch !!

      Reply
    3. Amy Murphy says

      March 16, 2011 at 9:36 am

      Seymour, what are you feeding this thing? Miracle Grow?

      Reply
    4. Debra Williams says

      March 16, 2011 at 9:44 am

      Young Leprechaun OJT starts young these days.

      Reply
    5. Sandy N says

      March 16, 2011 at 9:52 am

      “Mommy is this where babies come from?”…”It’s inside, right?”…”Yes! I’m getting a baby brother!!”

      Reply
    6. Maygan says

      March 16, 2011 at 9:57 am

      “…and you expect me to believe THIS is where I came from?”

      Reply
    7. Mary K says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:00 am

      Said the little girl, “Holy cow .. this is an awful big green ball to play with.”

      Reply
    8. Susanne says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:02 am

      Can I have this mom, PLEASE???? PLEASE???

      Reply
    9. Johanna says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:08 am

      I know we’re Irish, but do we really have to eat THIS MUCH cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day?!?

      Reply
    10. jamieS says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:24 am

      Good tip, I have tried various way to chop cabbage. I’ll try it this way next!

      Reply
    11. Vanessa says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:47 am

      “But Mommy, when I asked you for a Cabbage Patch Doll, this is NOT what I had in mind!”

      Reply
    12. Sue/RFamHere says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:48 am

      I heard someone say this cabbage was “as big as your head”. Is my head going to get *that* big??

      Reply
    13. Teri says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:48 am

      I’m the Cabbage Patch Princess!

      Reply
    14. Dona says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:49 am

      Mr. Stork can forget it! This one is going to require a 747 to deliver it!!

      Reply
    15. Mary says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:50 am

      Wow! This must be where the twins come from!

      Reply
    16. L Dice says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:53 am

      you can take the kid out of the cabbage patch but . . . .

      Reply
    17. Ivette says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:54 am

      “I know I need more fiber, but this is ridiculous!”

      Reply
    18. Diane says

      March 16, 2011 at 10:58 am

      This part is the blankie that covers you while inside there!!

      Reply
    19. Helen says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:02 am

      “I’ll eat the peas! I’ll eat the peas this time, I promise!”

      Reply
    20. Aubrie Litster says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:13 am

      “I asked for a baby sister, and this what I get?”

      Reply
    21. Danielle Pontow says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:14 am

      Oh please mommy, dont make me eat the WHOLE thing.. Please

      Reply
    22. Melissa Miller says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:18 am

      Hey, where’s the baby?

      Reply
    23. Laryssa @Heaven In The Home says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:20 am

      That is an AMAZING cabbage!

      Reply
    24. April says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:28 am

      Perhaps fertilizing the garden with Uranium was a bad idea!

      Reply
    25. Lesley says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:30 am

      If you make me eat all this cabbage my diaper will have a nice surprise for you!

      Reply
    26. Carol Dail says

      March 16, 2011 at 11:44 am

      I always joke with the kids about finding them under a cabbage…..

      Reply
    27. Sarah says

      March 16, 2011 at 12:31 pm

      I thought there was supposed to be a baby in this thing! We’ve been jipped!

      Reply
    28. Vicky says

      March 16, 2011 at 1:12 pm

      WOW! Now that’s the biggest nicest ‘Kraut cabbage I’ve ever seen! OK a quote for the contest let me see.
      “This is from the cabbage patch. NOT ME!”

      Reply
    29. Sarah says

      March 16, 2011 at 1:27 pm

      …Now this brings new meaning to “upping your daily veggies!”

      Reply
    30. Erin says

      March 16, 2011 at 1:36 pm

      This is not quite what I meant when I asked for a cabbage patch doll!

      Reply
    31. Kendra says

      March 16, 2011 at 3:22 pm

      “I think I’m gonna need a bigger diaper….”

      Reply
    32. Kendra says

      March 16, 2011 at 3:25 pm

      If you have never grilled cabbage its great. Spray quarters of the cabbage with olive oil non stick spray, season with salt pepper or seasoning of your choice and grill on low. If cabbage is loose use a grill basket.

      Reply
    33. Julie says

      March 16, 2011 at 4:34 pm

      ‘how am I every going to clear my tray….’ smile and nod, smile and nod

      Reply
    34. Jessie says

      March 16, 2011 at 5:54 pm

      Really mom?!?! You really think I’m going to believe this is where I came from? Riiiight.

      Reply
    35. Kathy says

      March 16, 2011 at 6:12 pm

      I know you like to stockpile but did you get extra diapers?

      Reply
    36. Diane Fargen says

      March 16, 2011 at 7:01 pm

      What? You expect ME to eat this?

      Reply
    37. Kathy says

      March 16, 2011 at 7:27 pm

      I know this was cheaper than diapers but the leaves will NOT work!!!

      Reply
    38. Mimi says

      March 16, 2011 at 7:33 pm

      Babies come from cabbages? What size baby are we getting from this?!!

      Reply
    39. Julie says

      March 16, 2011 at 7:54 pm

      Is this where the Easter Bunny comes from??? He has to be in there somewhere….

      Reply
    40. Cheryl M says

      March 16, 2011 at 8:17 pm

      Okay, I’ll finish it but just remember I don’t change my own diaper—you do.
      Did you you think that through?

      Reply
    41. Kate C. says

      March 16, 2011 at 8:29 pm

      ‘uhhh Mom… Is this where cabbage patch kids come from?’ ‘I thought that was just a brand and they came from Toys R Us’… ‘Are you going to make me eat the packaging…’ ‘I know your frugal but come on!’

      Reply
    42. Dianna says

      March 16, 2011 at 8:47 pm

      Do I have to eat it ALL before I get dessert?!?

      Reply
    43. jennifer Cockburn says

      March 16, 2011 at 8:48 pm

      “Mom, is this your way of saying that we need to about more greens?”

      “Mom, does this mean we’ll be having cabbage for the next two weeks?”

      Reply
    44. Alyssa says

      March 16, 2011 at 9:24 pm

      “Oh no! Am I being replaced? I must find a way to defeat the competition! I know! I will smile and it will give me a even greater edge for cuteness!”

      Reply
    45. TheGourmetCoffeeGuy says

      March 16, 2011 at 9:58 pm

      Great photos illustrating how to shred cabbage, very useful tips. The sequential illustration is very helpful. The child and cabbage photo is very nice.

      Reply
    46. Lauren says

      March 17, 2011 at 6:40 am

      “I know it’s an addage:
      You should eat your cabbage,
      So that life’s full of luck,
      But enough is enough!”

      Reply
    47. Robin says

      March 17, 2011 at 7:46 am

      I know you want me to eat my vegetables, but really mom?

      Reply
    48. Brianne Hoag says

      March 17, 2011 at 10:55 am

      “I was born this way….”

      Reply
    49. Brianne Hoag says

      March 17, 2011 at 10:56 am

      “Alright, I’ve got my green on, so nobody pinch me.”

      Reply
    50. Yobarb says

      March 17, 2011 at 12:31 pm

      “I was just sitting here minding my own business when this thing landed in my lap!”

      Reply
    51. Jessica says

      March 17, 2011 at 3:53 pm

      Oh my……I’m getting gassy……just thinking about eating all of this! 🙂

      Reply
    52. Dianne Paul says

      March 17, 2011 at 3:55 pm

      “Hurry up—I can’t hold this thing much longer!!!”

      Reply
    53. Kim in AZ says

      March 17, 2011 at 6:17 pm

      Pass the Mylicon drops please. 🙂

      Or, how many babies come inside this thing?

      Reply
    54. Tamara Burchell says

      March 17, 2011 at 6:21 pm

      ” Mom, does this mean I’m a cabbage patch kid?”

      Reply
    55. Helen says

      March 18, 2011 at 7:12 pm

      Mom…is this a CABBAGE PATCH DOLL?

      Reply
    56. Jessica says

      March 28, 2011 at 12:30 pm

      Hi Erin! I loved this post. I was writing a post on how to make coleslaw well, and I recommended shredding the cabbage yourself instead of grating it in a food processor. I thought this post was a great tutorial for cooks who don’t have much experience with cabbage, so I linked to it!
      You can see my post here: http://www.favedietsblog.com/why-you-should-make-coleslaw-today/
      Thanks!
      Jessica

      Reply

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