Braised red cabbage with apples and onions is sweet, sour, buttery and tender. I love serving it along side roasted chicken or baked salmon.
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Onions
The first time I ate braised red cabbage was at Houston’s (a very delicious restaurant) over ten years ago. I immediately fell in love with this tender, flavorful side dish and have been making it at home ever since.
It’s simple to cook, delicious, nutritious and CHEAP!
I also love that braised red cabbage gets better with time. It’s a great recipe to add to your weekend meal prep.
The Health Benefits of Red Cabbage
Red cabbage, also known as purple cabbage, is a cruciferous vegetable that’s delicious both raw and cooked. Think coleslaw in the summer and braised cabbage in the winter.
Rich in Vitamins K, A and C; red cabbage is a powerful immunity booster that has also been said to fight inflammation and arthritis.
And the color! Did you know that antioxidants are concentrated in brightly colored foods? So the bright, beautiful magenta color of your red cabbage is also fighting free radicals in your body.
How To Prepare Braised Red Cabbage
Red cabbage is very easy to work with.
Start by rinsing under cold water. Next remove any outer leaves that look bruised or torn. Then, trim the stem off of the cabbage, stand it up straight and cut in half.
Next, use a sharp knife to cut down on an angle on each side of the core. The core is tough and will pop right out.
Finally lay your cabbage flat side down and cut into thin ribbons. Easy peasy!
How to Cook Braised Red Cabbage
The secret to cooking tender braised red cabbage, is to cook it low and slow.
- Melt one tablespoon of butter in a cast iron skillet
- Add onions and a pinch of salt and saute for 6-8 minutes
- Toss in apples and garlic, season with salt and pepper, stir and cook for 2 minutes
- Next, add in the red cabbage, balsamic vinegar, honey and a splash of water
- Slowly simmer the cabbage for 30 minutes, stirring every so often.
- Turn off the heat, adjust seasonings and top with goat cheese and fresh parsely to a serving dish and top with dollops of goat cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
- Serve and enjoy!
What To Serve with Braised Red Cabbage
I love serving braised red cabbage with savory dishes roasted chicken and mashed potatoes. It’s also delicious along side baked salmon or cast iron chicken thighs.
More Healthy Cabbage Recipes
Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Onions
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon pastured butter
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 green apples chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 small head of red cabbage about 2 pounds
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a cast iron skillet, large saut pan, or dutch oven over medium high heat.
- Add onions along with a pinch of salt and saute for 6-8 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
- Add apples and garlic to the pan. Season with a little more salt and pepper, stir and cook for 2 minutes.
- Next, add in the red cabbage, balsamic vinegar, honey and a splash of water. Season again with salt and pepper, and gently stir everything together.
- Allow the cabbage to slowly simmer on the stove top for 30 minutes, stirring every so often. If the pan seems dry, add more water as needed (the water will evaporate as the cabbage cooks).
- Once the cabbage is tender and buttery, transfer to a serving dish and top with dollops of goat cheese and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!