Baked Cabbage Boil with Cajun Spices | CookOS

Baked Cabbage Boil

Name: Baked Cabbage Boil with Cajun Spices
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium head green cabbage; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; Himalayan pink salt, to taste; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning; 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder; 2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp dried parsley, for garnish; Seafood boil sauce, for serving

This baked cabbage boil starts with a whole head of green cabbage cored and generously seasoned with a bold blend of Cajun, Old Bay, and lemon pepper spices, then baked in foil until tender and finished with butter.

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Total

1h 55m

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

1 medium head green cabbage
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Himalayan pink salt, to taste
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning
2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup water
1 tsp dried parsley, for garnishoptional
Seafood boil sauce, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Wash the head of cabbage and remove any loose outer leaves.
2
Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a circle around the core of the cabbage and remove it, creating a cavity in the center.
3
Place the cored cabbage on a large sheet of aluminum foil.
4
Pour the olive oil into the cavity and over the entire surface of the cabbage.
5
Season the cabbage generously inside the cavity and all over the top with salt, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and chicken bouillon powder.
6
Place the pat of butter inside the cavity.
7
Tightly wrap the entire head of cabbage in the aluminum foil.
8
Preheat your oven to 385°F (196°C).
9
Place the foil-wrapped cabbage on a baking sheet and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the cabbage is fork-tender.
10
Carefully remove the cabbage from the oven and unwrap the foil. Be cautious of the hot steam.
11
Pour the water into the cavity of the hot cabbage.
12
Garnish with dried parsley and serve hot, spooning over additional seafood boil sauce if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Use a melon baller or small paring knife to cleanly remove the core without splitting the cabbage head.
Distribute seasoning evenly inside and outside the cored cavity for balanced flavor throughout.
Tent the foil loosely so steam circulates; too-tight wrapping can make the cabbage soggy rather than tender.
Brush the exterior with olive oil before wrapping to help the outer leaves caramelize and develop depth.

Substitutions

Old Bay seasoning → 2 tbsp smoked paprika + 1 tsp celery salt (for a smokier profile)
Cajun seasoning → 2 tbsp Italian seasoning + 1 tsp cayenne (for a different heat profile)
Butter → ghee or bacon fat (for richer flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes or microwave covered with a damp paper towel.

Equipment

aluminum foil · sharp knife · baking sheet

Common Questions

How do you core a whole head of cabbage for this recipe?

Use a sharp knife to cut around the core in a circular motion, then gently pull out the removed section. Leave the base intact so the cabbage holds its shape while baking.