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The Instacart guide to savoy cabbage
About savoy cabbage
Also called curly cabbage, savoy cabbage originates from the Savoy region that runs through Switzerland, Italy, and France. Savoy cabbage is a member of the Brassica family, which includes Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower. This variety of cabbage is available year-round, but the peak season is from November through April. Spring and summer savoy cabbage tends to be more delicately flavored compared to winter savoy. The most common varieties of savoy cabbage are:
- Savoy King: This is the most common savoy cabbage in the United States.
- Savoy Ace:Â Very similar to savoy king, this variety keeps very well.
- Quintal D'Alsace: This type of savoy cabbage has large, squat heads and is often made into sauerkraut.
- Spivoy: This unique savoy cabbage has a pointed head.
Many chefs consider savoy cabbage to be the finest cabbage on supermarket shelves. The yellowish-green heads are brightly colored, with distinctive wrinkled and heavily-veined leaves. The inner leaves are much lighter in color than the exterior due to a lack of sunlight. Savoy has a much milder flavor and delicate texture compared to other cabbages.
How to pick out savoy cabbage
The ideal savoy cabbage should be heavy for its size and compact. Cabbage leaves should be bright and moist-looking. Avoid cabbages that have thin, wilted, or widely separated leaves. Healthy cabbages should also be free of yellow spots, bruising, and extensive insect damage. The stem of the savoy cabbage should be moist and intact. Cracked or dry stems indicate an old cabbage.
How to prepare savoy cabbage
When you get your savoy cabbage home, soak it in a bath of vinegar or saltwater for about 15 minutes to get rid of any insects inside the leaves. Rinse your savoy in cool water and remove any thick, wilted, or tough outer leaves.
Savoy cabbage can be used raw in many recipes. Thinly-sliced savoy is a tasty and pretty addition to green salads. The large outer leaves can substitute for tortillas, rice paper, and bread. Chopped savoy is often used in coleslaw.
Savoy's delicate leaves cook faster than other cabbage varieties. In cooked dishes, savoy pairs well with garlic, onions, butter, olive oil, potatoes, white beans, apples, red wine, and polenta. Here are some popular ways to cook with savoy cabbage:
- Steaming: Steam savoy cabbage alone or with a mild-flavored fish.
- Sauteing:Â Saute sliced savoy with butter, garlic, and onion. Savoy is especially tasty when sauteed with duck or bacon fat.
- Soups/Stews: Add sliced or chopped savoy to any soup to add nutrition and flavor.
- Roasting:Â Rub the savoy cabbage with oil and spices. Roast whole in the oven.
- Halushki: This dish combines sauteed savoy with onions, bacon, and butter. Combine cooked savoy with hot egg noodles.
- Colcannon:Â This is a traditional Irish recipe that combines buttery mashed potatoes and cabbage.
- Bubble and squeak:Â This traditional British fried skillet cake is made from mashed potatoes and cabbage.
Savoy cabbage can also be preserved as sauerkraut or kimchi. These fermented cabbage dishes stay fresh for months and provide probiotic benefits.
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FAQs about savoy cabbage
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) advises consumers against canning savoy cabbage for the following reasons:
- Canned savoy cabbage loses its color and becomes gray.
- The flavor of savoy cabbage becomes unpleasant when canned.
- The heat involved in the canning process cannot preserve dense cabbage leaves. This allows potentially harmful pathogens like botulism to survive.
The USDA recommends fermenting, pickling, and freezing as safe long-term storage methods.
The delicate savoy cabbage doesn't last as long in the refrigerator as other cabbage varieties. Fresh, uncut savoy cabbage can be kept for up to two weeks in your crisper drawer or a perforated plastic bag. Even if you don't plan on eating the outer leaves, avoid cutting them off, as they help hold in moisture. Cabbage that has been sliced or shredded should be used within a few days.
Savoy cabbage can also be frozen for up to a year. Before freezing, blanch your sliced cabbage in boiling water, allow it to cool, and then pack it in freezer-safe bags. Frozen cabbage is best used in soups and stews.
Savoy cabbage is a nutritional powerhouse. A 1-cup serving of raw savoy cabbage provides:
- 19 calories
- 2 grams of fiber
- 1 gram of protein
- 60% of your daily vitamin K
- 36% of your daily vitamin C
- 14% of your daily folate and vitamin A
- Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids
- Minerals, such as manganese, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and calcium
Savoy cabbage is a delicious, inexpensive way to boost the nutrition content of your meals. With the easy-to-use Instacart app, you can order your savoy cabbage from select local retailers. Our friendly shoppers will pick your items and provide contact-free pickup or delivery, often in as little as 2 hours!