My children ask for this like they are asking for Mac-n-Cheese. I know it's hard to believe, but this dish really is that good and comforting. The cabbage is braised with apples, honey, and red wine vinegar, so there is a perfect balance of sweet and sour. After braising the cabbage for 1 1/2 to 2 hours--it just melts in your mouth. Serve as a side to any roast meat or those Swedish Meatballs and I bet you will come back for more. So simple--so good!
Printable Recipe
Braised Red Cabbage
6 servings
1 head red cabbage (about 2 pounds), quartered, cored and thinly sliced/chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
1 large green apple-- peeled, cored and cut into matchsticks
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
In a large bowl filled with cold water, immerse the sliced cabbage. Set aside.
Melt the butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes. Lift the cabbage from the water and add it to the onions. Add the sliced apple, vinegar, honey, and salt; toss to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Enjoy!
Source: Adapted from The Joy of Cooking, 1997
I *love* red cabbage. My grandma makes a huge pot every year for Thanksgiving (I think she might boil it)....but few people enjoy it as much as she and I do. :)
ReplyDeletei just bought a huge red cabbage yesterday and this looks and sounds so delicious ! thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteLOVE red cabbage - One of my favorite things I ate when I was in Germany! Can't wait to try this recipe!
ReplyDeleteHeather, Felicia, and Cathleen-
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear from other red cabbage lovers! Thanks for stopping by.
I made a very similar dish for Thanksgiving, it was so good and was the most affordable recipe on my menu. Your version looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteMegan-
ReplyDeleteThank you:) It certainly is an affordable recipe. Lots of taste without a lot of money.
I made this AGAIN last night! It's becoming a staple for our weekly dinners :)Oh and I agree with Megan ~ super affordable and sooooo easy to make!
ReplyDeleteI just made this with the leftover red cabbage I had on hand - DELICIOUS!!!! I love the texture of the cabbage and it was so easy to make. Thank you for posting!! Eating some right now on the side of a baked potato...
ReplyDeletePearl-
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you enjoyed it and with a baked potato--yum:) Thank you for letting me know.
I finally had a chance last night to make this. Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!! I will be making it often!
ReplyDeleteGail-
ReplyDeleteI am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know:)
Looks like everyone loves this recipe, will also give it a try.
ReplyDeleteHow German Red Cabbage Recipe
What if you don't have a dutch oven? Can you use any other type of pan?
ReplyDeleteYes, any large heavy bottom pot.
DeleteThis was amazing and colorful! Great! Never knew I liked cabbage. Beautiful color
ReplyDeleteLooks real good! I will take a pot to pot luck and see how well it's received. Pete.
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