Introduction

Cabbage is an excellent way to add flavor and texture to your meals. It’s also good for you! If you’re wondering how long it takes to boil cabbage, there are a few different ways to do it: boiling in water on the stovetop, steaming in a pot, or microwaving the whole head of cabbage. The first option will take about 15 to 20 minutes; the second takes 10 minutes with preparation time; and the third takes less than 5 minutes if you’ve already prepared the cabbage by cutting it up into individual pieces before cooking.

Boil the cabbage in a large pot of boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes.

Boil the cabbage in a large pot of boiling water for 15 to 20 minutes.

• Place the whole head of cabbage in a large pot and add enough water to cover it by 1 inch. Cover the pot with its lid, bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat so that the water continues to simmer vigorously (you’ll hear bubbling).
• Boil for 15-20 minutes or until very tender when pierced with a fork (test often). Remove from heat; drain well; and let cool slightly before cutting off stems and removing outer leaves if desired.*

You can also blanch the cabbage in a pot of boiling water.

You can also blanch the cabbage in a pot of boiling water. This is a quick way to cook cabbage if you don’t have a lot of time to spare, but it doesn’t result in much flavor (and it will be more watery than cooked slowly).

Put the cabbage in the pot, cover and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, drain and cool slightly before serving or storing.

Microwave the cabbage in the microwave for 3 minutes on high.

If you want your cabbage to be tender and soft, then the best way is to microwave it. For this you will need a microwave steamer or a plate with holes in it that fits on top of your pot. Place the cabbage in the microwave for 3 minutes on high, making sure not to over cook it as it may become mushy and lose its texture.

Steaming takes about 10 minutes, and then you need to allow it to cool.

Steaming is one of the fastest ways to cook cabbage, and it’s also easy. You can steam it in a microwave or on the stovetop–just be sure not to overdo it. If you use too much water or steam for too long, your cabbage will get mushy and lose its crunchiness.

To get started with steaming, grab either a colander or steamer basket (the latter is preferable if you have one lying around). Put about 1 inch of water into your pot or pan and bring it to a boil; then add your cabbage leaves until they’ve all been submerged by about 3 inches of water at most (you don’t want them sitting directly on top). Cover with lid and allow them to cook for about 10 minutes before removing from heat so they can cool off enough for eating!

Cabbage takes about 20 minutes to boil, but you can also boil it in the microwave or steam it

Boiling cabbage is the easiest way to cook it, but if you’re in a hurry, microwaving or steaming are also options.

Boiling:

In a large pot of boiling water over high heat, add one head of cabbage (about 1 pound) and allow it to boil for 15 minutes or until fork tender. Drain well before serving or using in recipes such as coleslaw or sauerkraut (if desired).

Conclusion

With all of these different methods, it can be hard to decide which one is best for you. If you’re looking for a quick way to cook cabbage, then I would recommend boiling or microwaving it. These two methods take less time and require very little effort on your part!