Step 1

Bring large pot of water to boil with 1 tablespoon kosher salt.

Step 2

Remove any tough or brown leaves from the outer portion of the cabbage. Shred the cabbage.

Step 3

Boil the cabbage for 12 to 15 minutes, until it is very tender (ours is generally done around 12 minutes). Drain the cabbage into a strainer.

Step 4

Place the cabbage in a large bowl with the butter, fresh ground pepper, and kosher salt (around 3/4 teaspoon for a large head of cabbage). Adjust the salt to taste: salt until the flavor pops!