# Cabbage (green and savoy) cooking times

How long to cook cabbage: **4–6 min boiled, 5–7 min steamed, 5–7 min pan-fried and 4–5 min in the microwave**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/cabbage-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook cabbage

Times are for half a cabbage (about 500 g), for 4.

Cabbage (green and savoy): cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Boil](https://feastflow.co.uk/boiling-times) (Shredded) | 4–6 min | in boiling salted water | Drain very well. |
| [Steam](https://feastflow.co.uk/steaming-times) (Shredded) | 5–7 min | over simmering water | – |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) (Shredded) | 5–7 min | over a medium-high heat | Stir-fry in butter or oil, with a splash of water. |
| [Microwave](https://feastflow.co.uk/microwave-cooking-times) (Shredded) | 4–5 min | on full power, covered | With 2 tablespoons of water; stir halfway. |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) (Wedges) | 25–30 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Brush with oil and season; turn halfway. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) (Wedges) | 12–15 min | 190°C (375°F) | Brush with oil. |
| [Barbecue](https://feastflow.co.uk/bbq-cooking-times) (Hispi halves) | 10–15 min | over medium heat | Halve a pointed (hispi) cabbage, oil it and char cut side down, then turn. |

## Before you start

Remove the outer leaves and the hard core, then shred. For wedges, keep a little core on each so it holds together.

## How to tell it’s done

Tender but still bright, with a little crunch.

## Questions

### How long to boil cabbage?

Shredded: 4–6 min in boiling salted water. Drain very well.

### How long to steam cabbage?

Shredded: 5–7 min over simmering water.

### How long to pan-fry cabbage?

Shredded: 5–7 min over a medium-high heat. Stir-fry in butter or oil, with a splash of water.

### How long to microwave cabbage?

Shredded: 4–5 min on full power, covered. With 2 tablespoons of water; stir halfway.

### How long to cook cabbage in the oven?

Wedges: 25–30 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. Brush with oil and season; turn halfway.

### How long to cook cabbage in an air fryer?

Wedges: 12–15 min at 190°C (375°F). Brush with oil.

### How long to barbecue cabbage?

Hispi halves: 10–15 min over medium heat. Halve a pointed (hispi) cabbage, oil it and char cut side down, then turn.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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