What's the Difference Between Savoy Cabbage and Napa Cabbage

Napa cabbage is similar to savoy cabbage in many respects, but it grows in loose, open heads of straight leaves, rather than a tight, round head. … Napa cabbage is milder than savoy; it has a slightly more delicate texture as well.

Is Napa cabbage a good substitute for savoy cabbage?

If you can’t find Savoy cabbage then Chinese cabbage (also called Napa cabbage or sometimes Nappa cabbage) would be the best alternative. The stems are broader than those of a Savoy cabbage but they are more tender, cook fairly quickly and the cabbage is shredded before cooking which will speed up the cooking time.

Which cabbage is best?

  1. Brunswick. If you’re looking for a cabbage that will store long into the winter, ‘Brunswick’ is a popular choice. …
  2. Charleston Wakefield. This open pollinated heirloom variety dates back all the way to 1892. …
  3. Earliana. …
  4. Golden Acre. …
  5. January King. …
  6. Late Flat Dutch. …
  7. Mammoth Red Rock. …
  8. Red Acre.
Marcus Vance

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