Cabbage Boil

Core the center of the cabbage and make several slices across the top, about a quarter to halfway down.

Place the cabbage on a large sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with olive oil.

Season the cabbage generously with garlic powder, smoked paprika, regular paprika, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and salt.

Squeeze lemon juice over the top and add chicken bouillon powder.

Rub the seasonings all over the cabbage, making sure to get them into the crevices.

Place 3 tablespoons of cold butter into the cored center of the cabbage.

Wrap the cabbage tightly in the aluminum foil and place it on a baking sheet.

Bake at 385°F for 1 hour.

While the cabbage bakes, prepare the sauce. In a bowl, combine 2 sticks of melted butter with lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, smoked paprika, regular paprika, garlic powder, chicken bouillon, and ground pepper. Whisk to combine.

After 1 hour, carefully remove the cabbage from the oven and unwrap the foil.

Pour the prepared butter sauce all over the cabbage, ensuring it gets into the crevices.

Rewrap the cabbage in foil and return it to the oven for an additional hour.

After the second hour, remove the cabbage from the oven. Transfer it to a serving bowl.

Pour any remaining juices from the foil over the cabbage.

Serve warm, tearing off leaves to dip in the sauce. Optionally serve with cooked rice.