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Braised Red Cabbage
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Perfect side for cold days

Braised Red Cabbage

Braised Red Cabbage with Apples is the perfect side dish recipe for cold days. It's beginner-friendly and goes well with meat or main veggie dishes.

Braised Red Cabbage
When Jernej made this Apple Braised Red Cabbage, he said it was the best he’s eaten in a while. So even though I am not the biggest red cabbage fan, I had to take a bite. And honestly, it’s delicious, and I ended up eating a whole portion. It’s thinly sliced and braised with apples, bringing out even more sweetness and deliciousness. When cooking, we add some red vine and vinegar to balance out the flavors, but don’t worry, the alcohol evaporates, and the taste of the wine is very subtle. This simple yet incredibly delicious side dish goes well with pork, beef, and poultry.

Beautiful side for cold days - Braised Red Cabbage

We hope you will love this fantastic side dish as much as we do. Braised Red Cabbage deserves a spot on your menu, and these are the main reasons why:

  • the prep is straightforward
  • we don't need many ingredients, and they are all easily accessible
  • the cabbage is thinly sliced, and the apples make it even better
  • this recipe is prepared on the stove, but we have a similar one that's prepared in the oven too
  • this is a healthy and delicious side dish
  • it's lovely for colder days and holidays like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or other special occasions
  • it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan

Braised Red Cabbage

Braised Red Cabbage

What to serve with Braised Red Cabbage

Serve Braised Red Cabbage with meat, roasts, or vegetarian main dishes. Here are some of our favorites:

sauteing onion for Braised Red Cabbage

apples for Braised Red Cabbage

cooking Braised Red Cabbage

Storing

It's easy to make the Braised Red Cabbage from scratch, but feel free to keep any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Before serving, reheat.

Try these vegetable sides too

Lets get cooking!

ONLY A FEW MOMENTS SPENT IN THE KITCHEN AND YOU WILL HAVE THIS FANTASTIC DISH IN FRONT OF YOU.
  • serves
    6
    people
  • preparation:
    10
    minutes
  • cook:
    40
    minutes
  • total time:
    50
    minutes

METHOD

  • cook the onion and the apples

    Dice the onion. Add the olive oil, onion, and sugar to a large pan. Place over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes or until the onions become translucent and the sugar caramelizes. Clean the apples and cut them into wedges. Add to the pan along with cinnamon. Cook for another minute.

  • cook the red cabbage

    Add the apple cider vinegar and wine. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes for the alcohol to evaporate. Clean the red cabbage and cut it into thin slices. Add to a pan along with water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and cook for 35 - 50 minutes or until the cabbage is soft and cooked.

  • serving idea

    Serve the Braised Red Cabbage with your favorite main dish. Before serving, add 2 - 3 tablespoons of fat from pork roast, roasted duck, or roasted chicken OR 2 - 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir to combine. Remove the whole cinnamon before serving.

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