Smoked Cabbage Wedges

Serving up smoked cabbage with bacon and homemade remoulade sauce.

The traditional steamed or fried cabbage just got a flavor makeover with a smoker or pellet grill. A tender, smoky, and incredibly tasty side dish that makes great use of the extra space while smoking the main attraction.

Course Side

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 30

Total Time 1 40

Servings

Calories 267kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 medium-large head green cabbage, sliced into wedges (2-2½ lbs or 1-1½ kg)
¼ cup (60ml) olive oil
1 tablespoon (15g) minced garlic
1 teaspoon (1g) minced thyme
1 teaspoon (4g) Creole seasoning
salt and pepper to taste
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
4 tablespoons (30g) crumbled bacon (optional for garnishing)
1 cup (240g) remoulade sauce for dipping and drizzling

Instructions

Line a baking sheet appropriate for smoking with aluminum foil, and set aside.
Remove the tough outer leaves of the cabbage if needed, place it on a cutting board, and cut it in half from top to bottom. Carefully cut out the core.
Cut each half into quarters lengthwise, and slice the quarters in half for 8 wedges. Transfer the wedges to the baking sheet.
Preheat the smoker per the manufacturer's instructions to 225-250°F (107-120℉).
Heat the olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, and Creole seasoning in a small saucepan. Stir for about 30 seconds so the flavors can bloom, then brush the seasoned olive oil mixture over the cabbage wedges, coating every inch.
Optionally marinate the cabbage for about 15 minutes, then place the baking sheet in the smoker.
Close the smoker and smoke the cabbage for 1-1½ hours or until it's tender and lightly charred on the edges. How long it takes will vary according to the thickness of the wedges. Flip them over around halfway through for even cooking.
Once the wedges are tender, transfer them from the smoker to a serving platter.
Garnish with crumbled bacon if desired. Drizzle with the remoulade, and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Notes

Cut the cabbage into evenly-sized wedges for an even cook time.
Keep an eye on the cabbage wedges when it's getting close to done to avoid overcooking it.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is an estimate and varies depending on the ingredients used.

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