Sweet Sour Red Cabbage
Transform your meals with the irresistible balance of flavors in this Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage recipe. Perfectly blending tender shreds of red cabbage with caramelized onions, grated apples, and warming spices like allspice and cloves, this dish sings with rich, tangy-sweet notes from brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Sautéed in butter and simmered to perfection, this classic side dish is as comforting as it is vibrant, making it an eye-catching addition to your table. Ready in just over an hour and ideal for pairing with roasted meats, sausages, or hearty grain dishes, this easy-to-make recipe is a must-try for cozy family dinners or festive holiday spreads.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium head (about 2 pounds) Red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 2 medium Apples, peeled and grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, then quarter and core it. Thinly slice the cabbage into shreds and set aside.
Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt.
Once the butter is melted, add the finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent, stirring frequently.
Stir in the brown sugar and allow it to melt into the onions, cooking for another minute.
Add the apple cider vinegar to the pot, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Stir in the grated apples, ground allspice, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices and flavors.
Add the shredded red cabbage to the pot. Toss to coat the cabbage with the apple and onion mixture.
Pour in the water, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
Taste the cabbage and adjust for seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar, if desired.
Serve the sweet and sour red cabbage warm as a side dish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
775 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.5 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2629 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.5 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.3 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 496 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2777 mg | 59% | |
*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.
