How to Barbecue Cabbage

METHOD: Indirect grilling

This eye-popping technique is a favorite on the American barbecue circuit. The sight of a whole barbecued cabbage never fails to grab attention and it tastes as great as it looks. The cabbage here is stuffed with bacon and onions, anointed with butter and barbecue sauce, and grilled using the indirect method until it’s tender enough to cut with a fork. Best of all, the preparation time is short, although you need to allow an hour or so for the cabbage on the grill. Thus, barbecued cabbage meets my three requirements for a truly great dish: It looks terrific, it tastes terrific, and it takes just a few minutes to prepare.