Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Apples Oamc
Transform your side dish game with this Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Apples OAMC (Once-A-Month Cooking) recipe—an irresistible blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors! This dish combines tender red cabbage, tart apple slices, and caramelized onions, all simmered in a rich mixture of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and warming cinnamon spices. Perfect for meal prep enthusiasts, this freezer-friendly recipe lets you batch cook and enjoy homemade comfort any time you need it. Serve it as a vibrant side for roasted meats, sausages, or holiday spreads, or enjoy it on its own for a wholesome, plant-forward addition to any meal. Ready in just 50 minutes, this hassle-free, make-ahead classic promises to delight with its bold flavor and satisfying texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head red cabbage
- 2 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apple
- 1 medium, thinly sliced onion
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Thinly slice the red cabbage and set it aside.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the sliced onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the apple slices and cook for another 3 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the sliced red cabbage to the pot and mix well to combine.
Pour in the apple cider vinegar and water, and sprinkle the brown sugar over the mixture. Stir well.
Season with salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-35 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. If you prefer a sweeter dish, add an additional tablespoon of brown sugar.
Once the red cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together, remove the pot from heat.
Allow the mixture to cool completely if you plan to freeze it. Portion into freezer-safe containers or bags and label them.
To serve, reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
815 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2728 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.4 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 94.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 438 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2528 mg | 54% | |
*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.
