My Favorite Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Discover the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with 'My Favorite Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage,' a flavorful side dish that's as hearty as it is vibrant. Made with tender, shredded red cabbage simmered to perfection alongside caramelized onions, tart apples, and a blend of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and warming caraway seeds, this dish offers a glorious medley of flavors. Ready in under an hour, it’s an easy, one-pan recipe that pairs beautifully with comforting roasts, sausages, or creamy mashed potatoes. Ideal for family dinners or holiday feasts, this delightful sweet and sour cabbage recipe brings a pop of color and depth to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head (approximately 2 pounds) Red cabbage
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 1 medium, peeled, cored, and finely diced Apple
- 1 teaspoon Caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Remove any tough outer leaves from the red cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and thinly slice the cabbage into shreds.
Heat a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat and add the butter. Once melted, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and slightly translucent.
Add the apple pieces and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the shredded cabbage to the pan and stir to combine with the onions and apples.
Pour in the water, apple cider vinegar, and stir in the brown sugar, caraway seeds, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed – you can add a bit more sugar for sweetness or vinegar for extra tanginess.
Once the cabbage is tender and has absorbed the sweet and tangy flavors, remove from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish to roasts, sausages, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 401 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.4 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 472 mg | 10% | |
*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.
