Buttered Cabbage

1 head cabbage, cored and sliced
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, crushed but kept whole
6 whole cloves garlic
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Combine: cabbage, broth, garlic, cloves and pepper flakes in a large pot. Simmer, cover, over medium heat until cabbage is tender, about 20 minutes.
Uncover pot; simmer 3 minutes to remove excess moisture. Stir in butter, salt and black pepper; discard cloves and crushed garlic.