Name: Braised Red Cabbage
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: serves 6 people
Cuisine: Slovenian
Ingredients: 1 onion; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 apples; 1/2 whole cinnamon; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 100 ml (1/2 cup) red wine (Porto, Madeira, Cabernet Sauvignon...); 1 kg (2 pounds) red cabbage; 100 ml (1/2 cup) water

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

What to serve with Braised Red Cabbage

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

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

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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Braised Red Cabbage