Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Red Cabbage

This braised cabbage recipe is one of my favorite side dishes with pork roasts, ribs, or chops. It uses simple ingredients and a simple cooking technique to make an amazing side dish. Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Red Cabbage is a little tangy and a little sweet. The combination of red cabbage, red onions, and raisins, along with a tangy-sweet braising liquid create a distinctive and complex flavor. The slow braising time creates a beautiful purple color that will make your mouth water.

Apples are a more traditional ingredient in braised cabbage recipes. I prefer to add either raisins or currants. They add a nice sweetness the same as apples, however, I like how they hold their shape better. And they have a nice dark color that complements the cabbage and red onions.

I serve this braised cabbage warm, however, I love it the next day served cold. These leftovers are amazing and work perfectly as a coleslaw. I love it served chilled with BBQ ribs, grilled brats, and chicken. A great, healthy, low-calorie alternative to creamy coleslaw. Occasionally when I make this recipe, I will add diced apples and pickled beets to the cold leftovers. This braised red cabbage (served cold) may become your new favorite coleslaw recipe.

Braised Red Cabbage Ingredients

• Red Cabbage: High in vitamins C and K. I shred the cabbage into approximately ½-inch slices. You don’t need to be too precise, the crunchy cabbage will soften during the braising.
• Red Onions and Garlic: These onions have a nice beautiful color and add a little heat to the braised cabbage.
• Raisins or Currants: nice and sweet, they plump up as they absorb the braising liquid. A really wonderful contrast to the apple cider vinegar.
• Apple Cider Vinegar and White Wine: This braising liquid is sharp and sweet. If you don’t cook with wine, apple juice is a great substitute.
• Salt, Sugar, and Red Pepper Flakes: Not too much of anyone spice, just enough to wake up all the flavors.

Please check out my recipes for Juicy Pan-Seared Pork Chops and Ginger Beer Apple Sauce. Braised red cabbage goes perfectly with pork chops and apple sauce. I highly recommend them as a complete meal option. Please click the links to see the other recipes.

Here is my recipe for Braised Red Cabbage

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Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Red Cabbage

This recipe is one of my favorite side dishes with pork roasts, ribs, or chops. It uses simple ingredients and a simple cooking technique to make an amazing side dish. Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Red Cabbage is a little tangy and a little sweet.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: German

Keyword: Braised Red Cabbage

Servings: 2

Calories: 271kcal

Ingredients

• 1/2 Head Red Cabbage Shredded into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 Cup Red Onion Sliced
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Crushed and chopped
• 1/2 Cup Raisins Or currants
• 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 Cup White Wine Or apple juice
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red pepper Flakes

Instructions

• Shred the cabbage, slice the onions, and crush the garlic.
• Add all ingredients to a large pot with a cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low. Cover and gently simmer for 45-minutes

Nutrition Facts

Apple Cider Vinegar Braised Red Cabbage

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 1246mg54%

Potassium 990mg28%

Carbohydrates 56g19%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 2489IU50%

Vitamin C 128mg155%

Calcium 128mg13%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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