Danish Red Cabbage
Transform your meals with the vibrant, sweet, and tangy flavors of Danish Red Cabbage, a traditional Scandinavian side dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. This easy recipe combines tender shredded red cabbage, grated apple, and a subtly sweet glaze made with apple cider vinegar, sugar, and optional red currant jelly for a delightful balance of flavors. Gently simmered in a Dutch oven, this dish becomes irresistibly tender and aromatic, making it the perfect accompaniment to roasted pork, duck, or hearty stews. With its festive crimson hue and warm, comforting taste, this 60-minute side dish is a must-have for holiday menus or any meal that calls for a pop of color and a depth of flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (about 2 pounds) red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large, peeled, cored, and grated apple
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons red currant jelly (optional)
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves from the red cabbage and discard. Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and thinly slice the quarters into shreds.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the shredded red cabbage to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
Stir in the grated apple, apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional sugar, vinegar, or salt if desired. If using red currant jelly, stir it in during the last 10 minutes of cooking to add extra sweetness and depth of flavor.
Once the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded, remove the pot from the heat.
Serve warm as a side dish with meats or traditional Danish meals. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.5 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2617 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.0 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.8 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 442 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2503 mg | 53% | |
*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.
