A flavorful and colorful side dish made by slowly cooking red cabbage with apples, resulting in a sweet, tangy, and tender dish perfect for pairing with various meats and roasts.
Ingredients
- 1 medium red cabbage cored and finely shredded
- 2 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the shredded cabbage, sliced apples, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds. Stir to combine.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt or vinegar to taste, if needed.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg