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

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.

Questions

Can I make Braised Red Cabbage with Apples ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Braised Red Cabbage with Apples?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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