A delicious and hearty side dish of braised cabbage, cooked with apple, brown sugar, and red wine.
Red Braised Cabbage
This recipe is a family favorite, passed down from my grandmother. The combination of tart apple, sweet brown sugar, and hearty red cabbage creates a side dish that’s both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion, sliced with the grain
- 1/2 large or 1 small red cabbage, quartered, thinly sliced (core removed)
- 1 tart apple, peeled and grated
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, plus a splash
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
Directions
- In a medium pot or Dutch oven, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
- Add the apple, brown sugar, wine, vinegar, and water, and bring up to a simmer, stirring.
- Cover and braise for 30 minutes, stirring once and checking on the texture. Cook a little less for a firmer cabbage; a little more for softer cabbage.
- Add a small splash of cider vinegar just before serving.