Honey Braised Red Cabbage
Sweet, tangy, and irresistibly tender, this Honey Braised Red Cabbage is the ultimate comfort side dish that will elevate any meal. Featuring vibrant red cabbage cooked to perfection with caramelized onions, crisp apples, and a rich blend of apple cider vinegar, honey, and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this dish guarantees a balance of savory and sweet in every bite. It's simmered gently until melt-in-your-mouth tender, creating a beautifully glossy finish. Perfect alongside roasted meats, hearty stews, or holiday spreads, this quick-to-prepare, gluten-free recipe offers rustic charm with a sophisticated flair. Ready in just under an hour, it’s a must-try for fans of comforting, flavor-packed vegetable dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (about 2 lbs) red cabbage
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 large apple
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cups water
Instructions
Remove the tough outer leaves of the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage.
Peel and thinly slice the onion. Core and chop the apple into small bite-sized pieces.
In a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Add the apple pieces and cook for another 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the sliced red cabbage to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onions and apples.
In a small bowl, mix together the apple cider vinegar, honey, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the cabbage and stir well to coat evenly.
Add the water to the skillet, bring the mixture to a simmer, and reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the liquid has reduced.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or honey if needed.
Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2765 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 168.2 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 474 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2683 mg | 57% | |
*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.
