Braised Red Cabbage & Apples
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5
Braised Red Cabbage & Apples
Description
This recipe uses red cabbage combined with thinly sliced onions and apples, simmered together in apple cider vinegar and honey to balance tartness and sweetness. Caraway seeds add a subtle aromatic note typical in some traditional cabbage dishes. The slow cooking process, whether in a slow cooker, oven, stovetop, or pressure cooker, breaks down the cabbage, allowing the flavors to blend fully while retaining some texture.
The dish is a flavorful accompaniment that can be served warm or chilled, fitting well alongside roasted or grilled meats, or as part of a larger meal where a sweet and tangy vegetable side is desired. The combination of fruit and vinegar brings complexity to the dish's palate.
Storage is straightforward: refrigerate leftovers covered for 2-3 days or freeze for up to two months, ensuring the dish is cooled before freezing. Variations in cooking method provide flexibility depending on available equipment. Substituting honey with vegan sweetener adapts the recipe for vegan diets.
Ingredients
- 1 red cabbage cored and sliced, head
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 2-3 apple cored and sliced
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into the slow cooker, and stir to combine. Cook on low 5-6 hours or until cabbage is tender. (times will vary with different slow cookers)
- Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve hot or cold
Notes
- Slow cook the cabbage and apples for 5-6 hours on low or until tender, or use alternate methods like oven roasting at 300°F for 2-3 hours, stovetop simmering, or pressure cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper after cooking to taste, allowing control over final flavors.
- This dish can be served hot or cold, depending on preference or meal plan.
- Replace honey with a vegan sweetener to make this recipe suitable for vegan diets.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days or freeze cooled portions for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1195IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 62.9mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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