I love cabbage! In the summer time it's cole slaw all the way and in the winter it's this Braised Red Cabbage with Onions and Apple for the win! Sweet and sour, crunchy and soft, it makes the perfect side to many winter comfort foods.
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All you need is...
- One head of red cabbage
- One large white onion. You can also use yellow, Spanish or sweet onion
- 1 large apple, any kind
- Apple cider vinegar
- Apple cider
- Butter or oil
- Salt and pepper
All you do is...
- Thinly slice cabbage by first cutting the head in half, then into quarters. Then thinly slice each quarter, discarding the core. You should have about 8 cups.
- Peel and thinly slice the onion.
- Peel and thinly slice or grate the apple.
- Heat butter or oil over medium heat in a large pan with a lid that will fit all the ingredients.
- Add onions and apple. Sautee, stirring for 6-8 minutes or until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add cabbage, vinegar and cider. Season with salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover and let simmer for 40 to 50 minutes or until desired texture is reached. If you like it a little crunchy, check after 30 minutes.
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- PORK MEDALLIONS IN CREAMY MUSHROOM SAUCE
📖 Recipe
Braised Red Cabbage with Onions and Apple
An easy and delicious side dish to go along with your favourite winter meals.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 1 head red cabbage, small to medium. Cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
- 1 large white onion. Cut in half and thinly sliced.
- 1 large apple. Quartered, cored and thinly sliced. Or grated.
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup Apple cider.
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or pan with fitted lid, heat butter or oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and apple and sauté for 5-7 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.
- Add cabbage, vinegar and apple cider. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and continue simmering for 40 to 50 minutes or until desired texture is reached.
- Cabbage will last in the fridge for one week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
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Jean McHarg says
Hi Andrea,
Can I use apple juice in place of apple cider?
Andrea says
Hi Jean!
Yes you absolutely can! Enjoy!
Alison says
Hi! Have you ever tried freezing portions?
Andrea says
Hi Alison!
You can absolutely freeze this!
Sue Shortley says
Andrea, what if i don’t have apple cider, will it still work out?
Andrea says
Yes you can omit it and add a bit of stock or water plus one tsp of sugar. 👌😃
Heather Giorgi says
Hi Andrea,
I was thinking this might be a nice accompaniment to Thanksgiving dinner. My question is do you serve it hot or cold?
Andrea says
Hi Heather!
It's meant to be served warm! Perfect for Thanksgiving! Hope you enjoy it!
Jackie says
Served this with your pork medallions in mushroom sauce recipe...love it!
Andrea says
A match made in heaven!! 🙌
Tamy says
This was delicious and family approved! I panicked when I started the cooking process and thought I had apple cider in the fridge but I did not! With a quick trip to the grocery store by my hubby, I ended up adding it halfway through the cooking process- but it still tasted amazing! It accompanied fresh Hungarian smoked sausages. Thank you again, Andrea!
Andrea says
Oh that sounds so yummy!! So happy you enjoyed it! 😃
Carolin says
Very much like a German dish I grew up with at home (Blau Kraut). Just add some clove.
Andrea says
Clove would be a nice addition 👌