
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Very good.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Place in a frying pan an ounce of butter and heat it boiling hot
Take cold boiled cabbage chopped fine, or cabbage hot, cooked the same as steamed cabbage, put it into the hot butter and fry a light brown
Add two tablespoonfuls of vinegar
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Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Frying pre-cooked cabbage in hot butter triggers the Maillard reaction, creating complex savory flavors and appealing color that steaming alone cannot achieve. The butter's milk solids brown alongside the cabbage's natural sugars, developing nutty, caramelized notes. Adding vinegar at the end brightens the dish through acidity while deglazing the pan to capture all the flavorful fond, and the heat helps the vinegar's sharpness mellow into a balanced tang.
The cabbage can be boiled or steamed up to 2 days ahead, chopped, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Pat dry with paper towels before frying. The final frying step should be done just before serving for best texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note that reheated fried cabbage will lose its crispy, browned texture. For best results, reheat in a hot skillet with a small pat of butter to re-crisp the exterior, rather than microwaving.
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The cabbage can be boiled or steamed up to 2 days ahead, chopped, and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Pat dry with paper towels before frying. The final frying step should be done just before serving for best texture and flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Note that reheated fried cabbage will lose its crispy, browned texture. For best results, reheat in a hot skillet with a small pat of butter to re-crisp the exterior, rather than microwaving.