Braised Red Cabbage Apples and Brats

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Infuse your dinner table with the warm, hearty flavors of this Braised Red Cabbage, Apples, and Brats recipe—a mouthwatering fusion of sweet and savory that’s perfect for cozy evenings. This one-pan dish starts with juicy bratwurst sausages, expertly browned to perfection, then pairs them with tender red cabbage, crisp apples, and caramelized onions. The cabbage and apples are braised in a tangy apple cider vinegar and broth base, sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and seasoned with aromatic caraway seeds, creating a deeply flavorful side. Ready in just over an hour, this comforting German-inspired dish is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Serve it warm with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a complete meal that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for fall dinners and Oktoberfest celebrations, this dish combines hearty ingredients with rich, warm spices for a truly satisfying experience.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 20 min
• Cook Time: 45 min
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 bratwurst sausages
• 1 head red cabbage
• 2 apple
• 1 yellow onion
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

2. Add the bratwurst sausages to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. Thinly slice the red cabbage, core and thinly slice the apples, and finely dice the yellow onion.

4. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onions until softened, about 3 minutes.

5. Add the sliced red cabbage and apples to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onions.

6. Pour in the apple cider vinegar and sprinkle the brown sugar over the mixture. Stir well to coat.

7. Add the caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper, then pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.

8. Bring the mixture to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.

9. Nestle the browned bratwurst sausages into the cooked cabbage mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the bratwurst is cooked through.

10. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (586.0g)

Calories		628
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		40.4 g	52%
	Saturated Fat	12.9 g	64%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		84 mg	28%
Sodium		1801 mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate		45.7 g	17%
	Dietary Fiber	8.8 g	31%
	Total Sugars	29.3 g
Protein		24.6 g	49%
Vitamin D		0.7 mcg	4%
Calcium		183 mg	14%
Iron		4.1 mg	23%
Potassium		1126 mg	24%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1465 cal (56.5%%)

Protein: 393 cal (15.2%%)

Carbs: 735 cal (28.3%%)