Chef John's Braised Red Cabbage

Chef John's Braised Red Cabbage

Braised red cabbage is a very beautiful, super easy cabbage side dish. All ingredients in this recipe are totally to taste. It’s a little bit sweet and a little bit tangy, with a tiny hint of caraway to interest you.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
  • salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup water
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch caraway seeds

Directions

Step 1
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook cabbage in the hot butter until it begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt. Pour in water, red wine, and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine. Mix in sugar and caraway seeds.

Step 2
Continue to cook and stir until liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. If cabbage isn't quite tender, add a splash of water and continue cooking a few more minutes.

Chef’s Note:

There are so many ways to tweak this recipe! Raisins, currants, shallots, onions, leeks, apples, and pears are just a few things that rock in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

134
Calories
6g
Fat
18g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 134
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol15mg 5%
Sodium80mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate18g 6%
Dietary Fiber3g 11%
Total Sugars12g
Protein2g
Vitamin C81mg 404%
Calcium69mg 5%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium377mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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