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Braised Red Cabbage

Published: Jan 27, 2020 · Modified: Mar 3, 2020 by Anna 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Braised Red Cabbage is a healthy German side dish made. This sweet and sour dish calls for only a handful of ingredients.

Serve it with Pork Schnitzel or pork tenderloin and potatoes for a nutritious and hearty dinner.

Braised red cabbage in a white bowl.

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare red cabbage. If I don't turn it into a slaw, I braise for a sweet and sour side. I shredded my cabbage thin so it does not have to cook for an hour. If you want to make it more traditional way, chop it roughly and braise for 45 to 50 minutes.

Ingredients needed:

  • red cabbage
  • Granny Smith apple
  • onion
  • olive oil
  • sugar
  • apple cider vinegar
  • water
  • salt and pepper

How to make Braised Red Cabbage?

  • Start by heating up oil in a deep skillet. Add onion and saute until translucent.
  • Add shredded cabbage and chopped apple and stir in.
  • Add remaining ingredients and lower the heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and cook until the cabbage is softened to the desired texture, about 20 to 30 minutes. Add more water if needed. Stir once in a while.
Braised red cabbage in a deep skillet.

How long does it keep?

Braised cabbage can be made up to 5 days ahead, stored in the fridge and reheated when needed. You may need to add a little bit of water when reheating.

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How to store leftovers?

Any leftovers are best stored in a container with lid, in the fridge. I do not recommend freezing this dish.

What to serve with braised cabbage?

This easy side dish pairs very well with any roasted or fried meat, like Fried Chicken, Pork Chops or Pot Roast. It goes very well with more sides like potatoes, mashed cauliflower or rice.

More side dish recipes:

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Sauteed Mushrooms
  • Baked Eggplant

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Red Cabbage in a bowl.

Braised Red Cabbage

Author: Anna
Braised Red Cabbage is a healthy German side dish made. This sweet and sour dish calls for only a handful of ingredients. Serve this cabbage with Pork Schnitzel or pork tenderloin and potatoes for a nutritious and hearty dinner.
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 4 people
Calories 134 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 6 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 Granny Smith apple sliced thinly
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a deep skillet, heat up olive oil.
  • Add chopped onion and saute for 4 to 5 minutes, until translucent.
  • Add apple and cabbage and stir in. Add vinegar, sugar and water and stir in.
  • Cover the skillet and lower heat to medium-low. Cook cabbage, stirring once in a while and adding more water if needed.
  • Cook until soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  1. For deeper flavor, use balsamic vinegar.
  2. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1514IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. robert stein says

    July 14, 2021 at 8:51 pm

    4 stars
    What happened to the sugar, salt, and pepper in the instruction steps?

    Reply
    • Anna says

      July 14, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      Hi Robert! I just updated the recipe! Sorry about that!

      Reply
  2. Beth says

    January 29, 2020 at 4:03 pm

    5 stars
    I never knew how easy it would be to make this! Love the touch of apple in this!

    Reply
  3. Natalie says

    January 29, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    I am excited to make this! I love cabbage & the sound of sweet & sour cabbage sounds delicious! It'd be great with so many dishes!

    Reply
  4. Erin says

    January 29, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great side dish - goes with so many things and easy to make.

    Reply
  5. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    January 29, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    5 stars
    Such an incredible side dish!! I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
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