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:
- Braised Pork Shoulder with Pepper Tomato Sauce
- Boneless Pork Loin Roast with Sage and Garlic
- Perfect Crispy Roast Chicken
- Roast Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Pear
- Whole Roasted Chicken with Black Chai Glaze
- Roast Duck
- Mlinci (Baked Noodles)
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
