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Braised Cabbage with Apples, Bacon, and Onion
Braised red cabbage with bacon, apples, and onions is an easy German side dish that's full of flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 187 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
European , American
Ingredients
- 4 trips Bacon
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium head red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced (peel on)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley, thyme, or other herbs
Instructions
- In a large braiser or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, about 7-10 minutes. Add the butter to the hot skillet with the bacon and drippings. When the butter melts, stir in the cabbage, apples, and onion; sauté until soft, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and braise until very soft, about 15-20 more minutes.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if necessary. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- I use a food processor to quickly slice the cabbage wedges (remove the tough outer leaves first). You can do this with a sharp knife, too.
- If you like your braised red cabbage even more tender, you can keep the dish covered and continue braising over low heat for up to 90 minutes. It's purely a matter of preference, so keep an eye on it, taste it, and pull it off of the stove when it reaches your desired consistency.
- Granny Smith apples work best here, thanks to their sweet-tart flavor and sturdy texture that holds up well in the cooking process. You can substitute with Honey Crisp, Pink Lady, or other similar firm apples, too.
- I like the texture from the apple peel, so I leave them on. If you prefer, you can peel your apples before adding them to the dish.
- If you don't have bacon, you can substitute with an extra tablespoon of butter. I just love the rich, smoky flavor that the bacon adds to the braising liquid.
- Add caraway seeds, garlic, or shallots for even more flavor.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the recipe
Calories
187kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
476mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
1657IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 187
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 187kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 1657IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.