Red Cabbage Sweet Sour
Elevate your side dish game with this Red Cabbage Sweet Sour recipe, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and warm spices. This delightful dish features tender red cabbage infused with the rich flavors of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves. Grated apple and sautéed onion add a subtle sweetness and depth, while a splash of stock ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just an hour, this versatile recipe is ideal for pairing with hearty roasts, holiday meals, or as a vibrant vegetarian addition to your dinner table. Simple to prepare yet bursting with flavor, this red cabbage dish is a crowd-pleaser sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head (about 2 lbs) red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium, finely chopped onion
- 1 medium, peeled and grated apple
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and discard them. Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and shred it thinly using a knife or mandoline.
In a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent.
Stir in the grated apple and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the shredded red cabbage to the skillet and toss to combine with the onion and apple mixture.
Pour in the apple cider vinegar and sprinkle the brown sugar over the cabbage. Stir well to evenly coat the cabbage.
Add the chicken or vegetable stock, and sprinkle in the cinnamon, cloves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to distribute the spices.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let the cabbage cook gently for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or sugar if needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 382 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 477 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.
