how long does it take to cook out the gas qualities of cabbage?
How to Boil Cabbage. In a saucepan, bring a small amount of water to boiling. Add cabbage. Cook uncovered for 2 minutes. This allows some of the strong-smelling hydrogen sulfite gas that is emitted during cooking to dissipate. Cover the saucepan and continue to cook until crisp-tender (plan on 6 to 8 minutes for wedges and 3 to 5 minutes for chopped).