Beer-Can Cabbage
Serves: 6
Lilian Bahringer
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
49
Sweetness
55
Sourness
46
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Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
2 tbsps
Vegetable Oil1 tsp
Kosher SaltDirections:
1
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat
2
Cut a 3x3" square around core of cabbage at the base
3
Carefully remove core with knife
4
Using knife and a spoon, create a 3"–deep cavity in cabbage, big enough to hold beer can
5
Discard core; reserve leftover cabbage from hollowing out cavity for another use
6
Using a brush, coat cabbage with oil, then season with salt and pepper
7
Pour out (or drink) half of the beer
8
Place beer can in cavity of cabbage so cabbage sits upright
9
Transfer to grill
10
Using brush, generously coat cabbage with 3 Tbsp
11
Barbecue sauce
12
Cover grill and cook cabbage, brushing with remaining sauce every 15 minutes, until outer leaves are crispy and dark brown and cabbage is cooked through and tender when pierced with a paring knife, 45–50 minutes total
13
Remove cabbage from grill and discard can
14
Let cool slightly
15
Cut grilled cabbage in half lengthwise, then slice each half crosswise into 3/4" strips
16
Toss in a medium bowl with remaining 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce (you should have about 6 cups barbecued cabbage)
17
Serve as a side, or make Beer-Can Cabbage Sandwiches
18
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat
19
Cut a 3x3" square around core of cabbage at the base
20
Carefully remove core with knife
21
Using knife and a spoon, create a 3"–deep cavity in cabbage, big enough to hold beer can
22
Discard core; reserve leftover cabbage from hollowing out cavity for another use
23
Using a brush, coat cabbage with oil, then season with salt and pepper
24
Pour out (or drink) half of the beer
25
Place beer can in cavity of cabbage so cabbage sits upright
26
Transfer to grill
27
Using brush, generously coat cabbage with 3 Tbsp
28
Barbecue sauce
29
Cover grill and cook cabbage, brushing with remaining sauce every 15 minutes, until outer leaves are crispy and dark brown and cabbage is cooked through and tender when pierced with a paring knife, 45–50 minutes total
30
Remove cabbage from grill and discard can
31
Let cool slightly
32
Cut grilled cabbage in half lengthwise, then slice each half crosswise into 3/4" strips
33
Toss in a medium bowl with remaining 1 1/4 cups barbecue sauce (you should have about 6 cups barbecued cabbage)
34
Serve as a side, or make Beer-Can Cabbage Sandwiches
35
Do Ahead Barbecued cabbage can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill
36
Reheat gently in a covered pot on stovetop or in microwave
37
Barbecued cabbage can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill
38
Reheat gently in a covered pot on stovetop or in microwave