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How to core a cabbage
Know which types of cabbage to use this method with.
This method should be used with round heads of cabbage, the most common being green cabbage, red (or purple) cabbage, and savoy cabbage.
Note that there are some similarities between this method and the standard method used for cutting long cabbages, but there are a few small difference, as well.
Cut off the stem of the cabbage head. Use a sharp kitchen knife to trim off any portion of the stem that extends below the bottom of the cabbage head.