Braised Red Cabbage
Transform your dinner table with the vibrant, tangy flavors of **Braised Red Cabbage**, a classic and comforting side dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines thinly sliced red cabbage, sweet apples, and savory onion, all slow-cooked in a rich medley of apple cider, red wine vinegar, and warm spices like ground cloves. Enhanced by a touch of brown sugar and a hint of butter, the dish achieves a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors while tenderizing to perfection. With just 15 minutes of prep followed by gentle simmering, this easy-to-make dish delivers big on taste with minimal effort. Pair it with your favorite roasted meats or serve it as a standout vegetarian option—its bold flavors and eye-catching color are sure to impress. Keywords: braised red cabbage recipe, tangy cabbage side dish, easy cabbage recipes, vegetarian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head red cabbage
- 2 large apple
- 1 large onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, then cut it into quarters and remove the core. Thinly slice the cabbage and set aside.
Peel, core, and thinly slice the apples. Peel and thinly slice the onion.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the thinly sliced red cabbage and apple. Cook for 5 minutes, occasionally stirring, until the cabbage starts to soften.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the cabbage and apple mixture, then pour in the red wine vinegar and apple cider. Stir to combine.
Season with salt, black pepper, and ground cloves. Add the bay leaves to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the cabbage simmer gently for about 60 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of cooking to allow some of the liquid to evaporate. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Serve warm as a side dish to your favorite roasted meats or on its own for a flavorful vegetarian option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.0 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2868 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 231.4 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.3 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.4 g | ||
| Protein | 18.2 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 688 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 11.5 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 4168 mg | 89% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
