Red Cabbage and Apples Crock Pot
Transforming humble ingredients into a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, the Red Cabbage and Apples Crock Pot recipe is a slow-cooked side dish that brings comfort to your table. Featuring vibrant red cabbage, tart Granny Smith apples, and savory onion slices, this dish is elevated with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, complemented by brown sugar and apple cider vinegar for a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Prepared with ease in a crock pot, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering big on flavor. Ideal for cozy family dinners or holiday feasts, it pairs beautifully with roasted meats or can shine as a vegetarian showstopper on its own. With just 15 minutes of prep time and the magic of slow cooking, this hearty dish is a delicious way to celebrate fresh produce and bold, comforting flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (medium, about 2 pounds) red cabbage
- 3 (medium, preferably tart like Granny Smith) apples
- 1 (large) onion
- 0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Wash and core the red cabbage, then thinly slice it into shreds.
Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin wedges.
Peel the onion and thinly slice it into rings.
Grease the inside of your crock pot lightly with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Layer half of the sliced cabbage in the bottom of the crock pot.
Top the cabbage with half the apple slices and half the onion rings.
Sprinkle half of the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper over the first layer.
Repeat the layering process with the remaining cabbage, apples, and onions, and sprinkle the rest of the seasonings on top.
Dot the top layer with small pieces of butter, evenly distributed.
Pour 1/4 cup of water over the entire mixture to help it steam and cook evenly.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until the cabbage and apples are tender and the flavors meld together.
Stir gently before serving, ensuring the sauce is evenly distributed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.4 g | 67% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2781 mg | 121% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.7 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.4 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 549 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 3249 mg | 69% | |
*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.
