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    Home » Vegetables

    Charred Cabbage Slaw with Sliced Red Onions

    Published: May 18, 2020 · Modified: Aug 6, 2022 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Charred cabbage mixed with thinly sliced onions tossed in a vinegar based dressing creates an unusual and delicious Charred Cabbage Slaw that pairs perfectly with any protein. You’re gonna love this dish.

    Charred cabbage slaw in a white bowl.

    I’m into burning my veggies lately, so when it came time to make a coleslaw to pair with some smoked ribs, I figured I'd give it a go and combine charred veggies with a slaw. Boy was that a great decision, as it was super tasty! When people go for thirds, you know it’s good.

    I made this using a large cast iron skillet on the stovetop. You could use a grill pan as well, but I like the flat surface of the skillet to give a solid char to the cabbage. When you’re ready to prepare, turn on your vent hood because it will get smoky.

    Keep the core intact.

    Slicing cabbage into wedges.

    The most important part of this dish is making sure you slice the cabbage with the core intact. You can trim the end of it to get rid of the dark dirty part, but keep that core together because that is what keeps the wedges from falling apart. Slice the cabbage in half, then each half into 6 wedges. I prefer thinner slices which requires charring in batches, as I can fit 6 wedges at a time into my 12” skillet.

    Cabbage wedges in a cast iron skillet.

    I highly recommend using a neutral oil. Olive oil isn’t recommended here because the heat will be high and we are basically looking to burn the cabbage. You’ll have some smoke as it is with the neutral oil.

    Dressing for the cabbage slaw.

    Making the dressing is super easy. Just whisk the ingredients in a bowl. Using frozen OJ concentrate gives a sweet tart flavor that’s concentrated - hence, the name.

    Next, thinly slice the red onion will contrast beautifully with the cabbage.

    Charred cabbage wedges on a baking sheet.

    Once the cabbage is darkened on both sides, transfer them onto a board or baking sheet. Cut off the core which will separate all those layers.

    Toss the cabbage, red onions and dressing and serve. This is good stuff and it’s healthy too. You can also add:

    • Slices of clementines
    • Chopped pecans
    • Sliced apples
    • Sunflower seeds

    Or just eat it as is because it really doesn’t need anything else.

    This charred cabbage slaw pairs beautifully with:

    • Roasted Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloins
    • Marinated Greek Pork Tenderloin
    • Adobo Slow Roasted Pork
    • Ultimate Oven Baked BBQ Ribs
    • Oven Baked BBQ Pork Tenderloin
    • Broiled Mustard Garlic Chicken Breasts
    • Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
    • Grilled Rosemary Spatchcock Chicken
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    • Roasted Carrots with Butter and Dill
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    • Simple Creamy Coleslaw
    • Quinoa Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
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    Charred cabbage slaw in a white bowl.

    Charred Cabbage Slaw

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    Charred cabbage mixed with thinly sliced onions tossed in a vinegar based dressing creates an unusual and delicious Charred Cabbage Slaw that pairs perfectly with any protein.
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Author: Natalie Gregory

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
    • 1 medium head of cabbage
    • 1 small red onion thinly sliced (about ⅛ inch)

    Dressing:

    • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
    • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons frozen orange concentrate
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon celery salt

    Optional Add-ins:

    • 1 - 2 clementines peeled and separated
    • ¼ cup pecans chopped
    • ¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds
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    Instructions

    • Turn on the vent hood because the cabbage will smoke and you want to start venting air out before continuing.
    • Trim just enough of the stem to remove the dark dirty part. Remove any damaged or discolored outer leaves.
    • Slice the cabbage in half leaving the core attached so it doesn’t fall apart. Slice each half into six pieces leaving the core intact.
    • Heat a cast iron pan over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Place cabbage cut side down and sear until dark and charred - about 5 - 7 minutes depending on your heat. Check if blackened. Flip over and char other side. Repeat for remaining wedges.
    • Remove charred cabbage and set on a baking sheet or cutting board until cool enough to handle.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
    • Slice off core from the cabbage wedges and discard. Transfer cabbage along with red onions and any of the optional add-ins into a large bowl and toss with dressing.

    Notes

    If you would like to char the cabbage on the grill, I recommend slicing each half of the cabbage into 4 rather than 6 wedges. It's important to keep the core intact. Char each side of the wedge until nice and black. Slice off the core and cut into thinner strips and continue with recipe.
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