Beer-Can Cabbage

Serves: 6

Lilian Bahringer

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

49

Sweetness

55

Sourness

46

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

Directions:

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