Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
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4.6
Slow Cooker Red Cabbage
Description
This recipe uses shredded red cabbage mixed with thinly sliced onion, light brown sugar for sweetness, apple cider vinegar for tang, and a touch of ground cinnamon for warmth. The mixture is seasoned and placed in a slow cooker to cook on low heat for five hours, allowing flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften thoroughly.
The resulting dish retains its vibrant purple color and offers a mildly sweet and sour profile, suitable as a side with rich or savory main courses. Adjustments to the spice blend can include adding ginger, nutmeg, cloves, or orange elements for seasonal variation. Additional ingredients like grated apples, pears, or cranberries can contribute complexity and texture.
Practical tips from the notes include using a food processor or coarse grater for shredding the cabbage and making sure the slow cooker is filled appropriately to avoid burning. Some vinegar alteration affects color retention and flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 550 g red cabbage shredded
- 1 onion small; peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients in to the slow cooker, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Cook on low for 5 hours.
Notes
- Replacing vinegar with water reduces color vibrancy but softens acidity.
- Use a food processor or coarse grater to shred cabbage efficiently.
- Spices like ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and touches of orange zest or juice can be added for festive variation.
- Grated apples, pears, or cranberries enhance texture and flavor.
- A splash of red wine adds depth to the dish.
- Fill your slow cooker between half and three-quarters full to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- Double the recipe quantity if your slow cooker is large.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1535IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 80mg | 89% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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