Braised Red Cabbage without Apples

Ingredients

This delicious dish can be prepared with the following ingredients:

1 head red cabbage, shredded
1/4 cup of butter
1/4 cup of sugar
1/4 cup of red wine vinegar
1/4 cup of white wine
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
2 bay leaves
1 cup of chicken stock
Salt to taste

Instructions

This recipe is easy to prepare. Here’s how to do it:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the butter and red cabbage, stirring to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the sugar, vinegar, wine, caraway seeds, thyme, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes.
Taste and season with salt as needed. Serve warm.

Nutrition

This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving contains the following nutrition information:

Calories: 122 kcal
Total Fat: 7.7 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg
Sodium: 103 mg
Potassium: 188 mg
Carbohydrates: 11.3 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Sugar: 7.4 g
Protein: 1.8 g

Serving Suggestions

Braised red cabbage without apples is a delicious side dish that pairs well with a variety of main dishes. Try serving it with roasted pork, grilled chicken, or even a hearty beef stew. It’s also delicious served alongside potatoes or rice. For a vegetarian main course, pair it with a grilled vegetable medley or quinoa salad.

Tips

If you like your cabbage to have a bit of a bite, you can reduce the cooking time to 30 minutes. You can also adjust the seasoning to taste. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add a bit more sugar. For a more savory flavor, add a bit more salt or a pinch of red pepper flakes. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.