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Viral TikTok Cajun Butter Baked Cabbage Recipe

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This Viral TikTok Cabbage Boil recipe transforms a simple head of cabbage into a flavorful, tender, and aromatic dish using a blend of Cajun and Old Bay seasonings, garlic, paprika, and a rich spiced butter. The cabbage is carefully prepared with slits to absorb the seasoning and butter, then tightly wrapped in foil and baked for two hours to achieve a perfectly braised texture. Finished with a zesty lemon butter sauce, this recipe is an easy yet impressive side dish or vegetarian main that delivers bold, smoky, and spicy flavors.

Ingredients

For the Cabbage:

  • 1 head cabbage
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)

For the Seasoned Butter:

  • 8 tbsp butter
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 lemon (juiced)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Cabbage: Preheat your oven to 385°F. Remove the core from the bottom of the cabbage and cut six 2-inch deep slits into the top of the head to allow seasoning and butter to penetrate the layers evenly.
  2. Make Seasoning Blends: Combine 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1.5 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper in one bowl for the initial coating. In another bowl, mix 1.5 tsp garlic powder, 1.5 tsp paprika, 1.5 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning, and 1/4 tsp dried oregano for the butter sauce.
  3. Coat the Cabbage: Whisk together olive oil, juice of half a lemon, and the first seasoning blend. Rub this mixture all over the cabbage, making sure it seeps into the slits. Place 8 tablespoons of butter in the center cavity where the core was removed. Wrap the cabbage tightly in two layers of foil to trap steam for braising.
  4. First Bake: Place the wrapped cabbage on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour at 385°F. This will steam the cabbage and infuse it with the seasoning flavors.
  5. Add Butter Sauce: Carefully open the foil (caution for steam) and pour 2 tablespoons of the extra butter sauce over the cabbage.
  6. Prepare and Apply Final Butter Sauce: Melt the remaining butter and whisk it with the second seasoning blend and juice from the remaining half lemon to create a richly flavored sauce.
  7. Second Bake: Re-wrap the cabbage in the foil and bake for an additional hour, allowing the cabbage to become tender and absorb the buttery seasoning.
  8. Rest and Serve: Remove from oven, let the cabbage rest in the foil for 10 minutes to redistribute juices. Unwrap carefully, season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a serving plate, and drizzle with the remaining butter sauce from the foil packet. Serve immediately while steaming.

Notes

  • Make sure to double wrap the cabbage tightly in foil to ensure it steams properly and retains moisture.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the best bright flavor in the seasoning mixes.
  • Adjust the cayenne pepper amount to control the heat level according to your preference.
  • Allow the cabbage to rest before slicing to keep it juicy and tender.
  • This dish pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed as a hearty vegetarian side.

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