Leos Grilled Cabbage Recipes

GRILLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Cut cabbage into four wedges.
• Place each wedge on a piece of doubled heavy-duty aluminum foil.
• Spread cut sides with butter.
• Mix spices together in a small container and sprinkle all of the mixture equally over each wedge.
• Wrap bacon around each wedge.
• Fold foil around cabbage, sealing each wedge tightly.
• Grill cabbage, covered, over medium heat for 40 minutes or until the cabbage is tender, turning twice.

GRILLED CABBAGE WITH ASIAN INSPIRED GLAZE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high.
• Slice the cabbage into one inch thick rounds or steaks. You can cut the head in half down through the core first and then slice. Coat both sides with EVOO, salt & pepper, and the dried herb of choice.
• Place the cabbage slices on the grill and close the top. Cook for 10 minutes until edges are crispy and inner leaves are tender. Depending on the size of your grill, you will likely have to do this in batches. Keep cooked slices warm in a low oven.
• You can serve as is or rough chop the cabbage and top with an Asian inspired glaze drizzled over the it. See the glaze recipe below.
• Start this approximately 8 minutes before grilling the cabbage.
• In a small saucepan, mix the vinegar, honey, tamari, and ginger. Bring to a boil and then turn down to a slow simmer. Cook until reduced to the point where the glaze coats the back of a spoon, stirring occasionally. This will take approximately 18 minutes.
• Drizzle the warm glaze over the chopped, grilled cabbage and serve.
• This cabbage side dish pairs nicely with thinly sliced and grilled pork and grilled fruit, such as peaches or figs. The glaze can go over all components. This is a lovely summer dinner to enjoy outdoors with a glass of prosecco.

GRILLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Cut cabbage into 8 wedges; place on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 24x12 in.). Spread cut sides with butter. Sprinkle with onion, garlic salt and pepper. , Fold foil around cabbage and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

GRILLED CABBAGE STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl.
• Remove any loose outer leaves from the cabbage. Trim the stem so the cabbage sits flat on a cutting board. Cut vertically into six 3/4-inch-thick "steaks". Place the steaks on a baking sheet.
• Brush one side of the steaks with some of the oil mixture.
• Place the steaks on the grill, oiled-side down; close the lid and grill for 5 minutes. Brush more oil mixture on top and gently flip over; close lid and grill until tender-crisp and slightly charred, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove to a platter and drizzle with any remaining oil mixture.

SUMMER GRILLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Arrange the cabbage wedges into the bottom of a large metal baking dish. Pour the water into the dish. Place a teaspoon of butter on each cabbage wedge. Season liberally with garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
• Place the dish on the preheated grill; cook until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.

BROTHER'S TASTY GRILLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• 1. You will need a 3 1/2 pound TO 4 POUND head of cabbage, Remove outer leaves to save and garnish platter if desired. You MAY ALSO USE KALE OR MUSTARD GREENS I DID HERE. If you use the outer leaves from the cabbage, they will look more attractive if the leaves are blanched( they will turn a BRIGHT GREEN COLOR AFTER BLANCHING)
• 2. With the tip of a sharp knife carefully remove the core from the bottom of the cabbage. Then core out enough excess cabbage by going to the inside of the cabbage with sharp knife removing enough shreds to make a well deep enough for the butter mixture.
• 3. Chop Bell pepper, onions or shallots, and garlic, or you can mince garlic if desired.
• 4. Add chopped vegetables to a small bowl, then add the softened butter and the spices, blend together till combined.
• 5. Fill the core of the cabbage with the softened butter mixture, and rub any excess over the top and out side of the cabbage.
• 6. Now tear 3 sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil, that is long enough to wrap around entire head of cabbage. Wrap cabbage in first layer being sure to cover entire cabbage. Then turn cabbage a quarter to half turn and wrap completely again. Turn one additional time and cover completely again
• 7. Now place whole cabbage on grill with the core side facing upward, over indirect coals. Close lid and cook till cabbage is done, usually about `1 hour to 1 1/2 hour, or when you press into cabbage with index finger, it leaves an indention. If you have a smaller cabbage will not require as much time, and if you prefer more crisp cabbage, it will take less time also.
• 8. Remove from grill and allow to cool where you can unwrap safely without burning yourself. The cabbage is to the RIGHT OF THE TURKEY. Sorry I didn't get the complete picture. Line a platter with the outer leaves of the cabbage, or use kale or mustard greens. Then place cabbage on center of platter.
• 9. Beginning from center of cabbage with a sharp knife, slice down side of cabbage into desired wedge sizes. Allowing cabbage to fall in a spiral fashion as you cut onto lined platter.
• 10. Now drizzle wedges with soft squeeze margarine, then sprinkle with chopped chive. Place red bell pepper strips between each wedge, and then around the center of cabbage if desired. Of course this is optional. You can even just chop a few strips and sprinkle the chopped pieces over cabbage if desired.
• 11. Fill bell pepper halves with desired condiments of your choice, Horseradish, Mustard, or Catsup. Serve and enjoy.

LEO'S GRILLED CABBAGE

Steps:

• 1. Blanch outer leaves of cabbage in boiling water for 3-4 minutes, until leaves turn a bright green. Arrance leaves on a large platter & set aside.
• 2. In a medium bowl add softened butter or margarine, salt & pepper, minced garlic, green or red bell pepper& onion. mix together well. With a sharp knife core a DEEP well into center of cabbage, by removing core/
• 3. Fill core cavity of cabbage with butter mixture. Rub any excess butter mixture on outside of cabbage. DOUBLE WRAP cabbage with heavy duty foil. Leaving cabbage in an upright position. Bake in 350 degree F. oven for 1 hour to 1 hr 15 minutes or more, or over hot charcoals until a soft indention is left in cabbage if pressed with finger.When done place cabbage in middle of serving platter, starting from center & cutting down, slice into wedges, allowing wedges to fall in a spiral fashion. Squeeze soft spread margarine over top, & sprinkle with paprika, add chopped chive & chopped red bell pepper. Serve immediately
• 4. GARNISHING TO PLEASE: Or you may choose to add red bell pepper strips between each wedge of cabbage as I did in the picture. I also filled one half of a bell pepper with catsup, and another with fresh Horseradish, and garnished the tops with chopped green onions & the other with Chopped red bell pepper. There were not enough cabbage leaves to line the platter ,so I used Fresh Mustard greens. Use your imagination to make your food more appealing,& appetizing.

GRILLED CABBAGE WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Remove the tough outer leaves of the cabbage. Cut it into 8 wedges (or more if the cabbage is large), leaving the stem intact.
• Place the wedges on a baking sheet. Rub both sides with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Sprinkle on 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and fresh ground pepper on one side of the wedges, then flip them and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt on the other side.
• Place the cabbage directly on the grill grates. Grill 5 to 6 minutes per side (10 to 12 minutes total) until softened, turning once.
• In a small bowl, mix together the balsamic vinegar, the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, honey or maple syrup, and onion powder. Drizzle the mixture over the wedges and serve.