5 from 18 votes
Apple Cider Braised Cabbage
Apple Cider Braised Cabbage features cabbage wedges browned and slowly braised with bacon, onions, and a blend of apple cider, vinegar, brown sugar, and smoked paprika. The cooking melds sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors, softening the cabbage while concentrating the sauce. Butter and parsley finish the dish, providing richness and a fresh herbaceous note. This method produces tender cabbage with caramelized edges wrapped in a bright, flavorful sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
255 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2- pound cabbage cut through the core into 6 wedges, green, whole head
- 1/2 cup Bacon chopped
- 1 onion thinly sliced lengthwise, medium
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar skip if making this low carb
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups apple cider use sugar free for low carb
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large, cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering, once hot add the cabbage wedges cut side down and brown on all sides, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the bacon to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, browned but not crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, cook until softened and just starting to brown, about 7-9 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, paprika, brown sugar (if using), season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Stir in the apple vinegar and simmer over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the apple cider and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Arrange the cabbage wedges in the skillet, cover and braise over medium-low heat, turning once, until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cabbage to a platter and cover with foil.
- Continue to boil the sauce over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5-8 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the sauce over the braised cabbage and serve garnished with a sprinkle of parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
191mg
(8%)
Potassium
367mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
400IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 191mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.