Step 1

Rinse and prep the cabbage: Rinse the cabbage under cold running water and pat the outside dry. Pull off and discard any wilted or damaged outer leaves.

Step 2

Quarter the cabbage: Place the cabbage on the cutting board with the core end against the board. Using the chef's knife, cut the cabbage in half vertically through the core. Cut each half vertically again through the core, creating 4 wedges.

Step 3

Remove the core: Position a cabbage wedge with one of the cut sides facing down onto the cutting board. With the knife, make an angled cut into the cabbage to remove the core. Repeat with remaining 3 wedges.

Step 4

Shred the cabbage. Slice each of the cabbage wedges into shreds. Slicing along the vertical edge will make longer shreds; slicing along the horizontal yields shorter lengths.