Braised Red Cabbage with Apples

Name: Braised Red Cabbage with Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 lbs red cabbage, thinly sliced; 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, diced; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed); 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Thinly sliced red cabbage slowly braised with sweet-tart apples, red wine vinegar, and warming spices until silky and deeply flavored - a classic German side dish equally at home alongside roast pork or holiday feasts.

60 minEasyServes 6130 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopVeganStandardHigh FiberGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs red cabbage, thinly sliced
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, diced
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Heat the 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until softened.
2

Add the 2 lbs thinly sliced red cabbage and stir to coat in the oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it begins to wilt.
3

Stir in the 2 peeled, cored, diced Granny Smith apples, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed), 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 bay leaves. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
4

Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is very tender and the liquid has reduced to a light glaze.
5

Remove the bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more vinegar for tang or sugar for sweetness. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Braised Red Cabbage with Apples?

As written, 60 minutes: 15 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (40 minutes): "Cover and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is very tender and the liquid has reduced to a light glaze."

What should Braised Red Cabbage with Apples look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until it begins to wilt. Step 4: cook until the cabbage is very tender and the liquid has reduced to a light glaze.

What can I use instead of brown sugar in Braised Red Cabbage with Apples?

The entry for Braised Red Cabbage with Apples calls for 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed). In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

How many calories are in Braised Red Cabbage with Apples?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 130 calories, with 4 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat, plus 7 g fiber and 79 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I make Braised Red Cabbage with Apples ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate what is left of Braised Red Cabbage with Apples within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

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