Cabbage is versatile and affordable, but people don't like it due to cooking method. It's good for any meal.

Boiling cabbage doesn't make it taste good and ruins its texture. A French chef says it can be made better with a special sauce.

The chef cooks cabbage in a pan with a sauce that makes it tender. The secret ingredient is apple cider vinegar.

French chef Jacques Pepin says cabbage is better with apple cider vinegar.

For the sauce, mix one part acid with two parts water, so the cabbage doesn't get bland.

You need about three-quarters cup of sauce for 10 cups of cabbage.

Add pepper, salt, onion, and garlic for a bold taste.

The chef also likes to add bacon for a savory flavor. You can use soy sauce instead.

Use one pan to cook the cabbage so it absorbs all the flavor.

If you use the sauce as a topping, choose lighter ingredients. White wine vinegar is a good option.

You can use shallots instead of onions for a milder taste.

To make the cabbage the main dish, use more vinegar and less water.

You can add sweetness without more acidity, and brown sugar with honey works well.

These choices add depth and help the cabbage caramelize.