In the realm of culinary delights, there exists a dish that has captivated taste buds for generations – Braised Red Cabbage, also known as Choux Rouges Braissés. This vibrant and flavorful dish is a symphony of colors, textures, and aromas that transports diners to a realm of culinary bliss. Originating from the Alsatian region of France, this classic dish has transcended borders and become a staple in kitchens across the globe.
Our culinary journey begins with a medley of recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this beloved dish. From the traditional Alsatian recipe, which forms the bedrock of this culinary masterpiece, to modern variations that incorporate a symphony of spices and ingredients, we present a collection that caters to every palate.
Our first recipe, "Alsatian Braised Red Cabbage," takes you on a culinary pilgrimage to the heart of its origins. Simple yet elegant, this recipe captures the essence of the dish, relying on a harmonious blend of red cabbage, apples, onions, and a touch of vinegar to create a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
Next, we venture into the realm of innovation with our "Sweet and Spicy Braised Red Cabbage." This tantalizing recipe adds a layer of complexity by incorporating a blend of sweet and spicy flavors. Ginger, honey, and a touch of chili powder dance together in perfect harmony, creating a dish that is both comforting and invigorating.
For those seeking a vegetarian delight, our "Vegan Braised Red Cabbage" is a culinary masterpiece that proves plant-based dishes can be just as captivating as their meat-based counterparts. Hearty and satisfying, this recipe swaps traditional meats for a medley of mushrooms, lentils, and walnuts, resulting in a dish that is both nutritious and delicious.
Finally, we round off our culinary exploration with our "Braised Red Cabbage with Apples and Bacon." This recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, where crispy bacon adds a smoky depth to the tender red cabbage and apples. It's a perfect side dish for a hearty meal that will impress even the most discerning of palates.
So, embark on this culinary journey with us, and discover the vibrant flavors and captivating aromas of Braised Red Cabbage. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to expand your culinary horizons, these recipes will guide you towards creating a dish that will leave a lasting impression on your taste buds and those of your loved ones.
CHEF JOHN'S BRAISED RED CABBAGE
We're going to cook a very beautiful, super easy cabbage side dish. All ingredients are totally to taste. It's a little bit sweet and a little bit tangy, with a tiny hint of caraway to interest you.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g
BRAISED CABBAGE WITH GOAT CHEESE (HOUSTON'S COPYCAT)
Houston's Restaurant makes a fabulous Braised Red Cabbage. I found a copycat recipe for it on "Nibbles of Tidbits, a Food Blog"
Provided by sarahec74
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add the Vinegar, Water, Butter and Sugar to a Dutch Oven. Heat all on the stove for about 5 minutes. When the Sugar is dissolved, add the chopped Red Cabbage.
- Stir all together, then cover and braise in the oven at 325° for 2 hours.** Stir every half hour or so. If the liquid completely evaporates, just add a little extra Water. **I was in a hurry so i let it cook on the stove top for about 10-15 min and then put it in the over for an hour and it turned out great.
- Serve with a dollop of Goat Cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 108, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 16.1, Protein 3.1
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the caraway seeds, onion, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Fold in the cabbage and cook until slightly wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock, vinegar, sugar, apple, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper and stir to combine. Cover the skillet and cook until the cabbage is completely softened and the liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 20 minutes. Fold in the dill and transfer to a serving bowl.
CROCKPOT BRAISED RED CABBAGE
This is an adapted recipe prepared for the Crockpot Forum challenge of ZWT 8. The original recipe is Braised Red Cabbage (Choux Rouges Braises) recipe #232732 by Bayhill. In addition to adapting the recipe for the crockpot, I added an apple and a bay leaf, used lemon juice instead of vinegar, and added 1 1/2 cups chicken stock.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Vegetable
Time 4h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Shred the cabbage and slice the onion.
- Heat the butter in a large saute pan and saute the onions until soft. Add the sugar and continue to cook the onions until they are nicely brown and carmelized.
- Place the cabbage and chopped apple in a crockpot. Add the carmelized onion, fresh lemon juice, red wine, chicken broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 4 - 5 hours until the cabbage is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 260.1, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 11.7, Protein 3.6
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the bacon until crisp, over medium heat in a large Dutch, that has a lid, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
- Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the apple, broth, vinegar, sugar, the remaining salt, and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 1 hour.
- Uncover; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the liquid has reduced to a sauce-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
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BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Heat a heavy casserole. Add peanut oil. Saute red onion until translucent. Sprinkle in brown sugar and cook for a few minutes until it starts to caramelize.
- Add sliced apples and deglaze with the red wine vinegar. Bring to a boil. Add red wine and orange juice, cinnamon stick, ginger powder and salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add red cabbage and continue to cook for about 10 minutes on top of the stove.
- Cover cabbage with foil and cook in 350 degrees F. oven for about 45 minutes. Remove. Taste, and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Steps:
- Melt butter in a deep saute pan with a cover. Once the butter's melted, and the foam's subsided, add the cabbage and stir to coat.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste, red onion, apple, and allspice packet, cover the pan and lower the flame to low-medium, turning once in a while, until the cabbage is soft, but still slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
- Remove lid and deglaze with the red wine, bring up flame and cook, uncovered, until the wine is reduced by at least half. Add the red wine vinegar reduce a little, add the molasses or cane syrup and toss to coat. Cook 2 to 3 more minutes, remove allspice packet, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Steps:
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and the shallot slices and cook until just light golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the vinegar, scraping the pan to release any browned bits and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cabbage, tossing to coat and soften slightly; pour in the stock and season with lightly with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally until the cabbage is very soft, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook, stirring occasionally, to allow the moisture to evaporate and cooking liquid to thicken, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish, top with crumbled bacon and enjoy!
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Make and share this Braised Red Cabbage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by jordana sarrell
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Add the Vinegar, Water, Butter and Sugar to a Dutch Oven. Heat all on.
- the stove for about 5 minutes. When the sugar is dissolved, add the.
- chopped Red Cabbage.
- Stir all together, then cover and braise in the oven at 325° for 2.
- hours. Stir every half hour or so. If the liquid completely.
- evaporates, just add a little extra Water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 108, Carbohydrate 23.3, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 16.1, Protein 3.1
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Make and share this Braised Red Cabbage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Brookelynne26
Categories Greens
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut cabbage in half lengthwise and cut out core. Cut each half lengthwise again, then cut each quarter crosswise into 1/2 inch cubes.
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes, or until soft. Add cabbage and saute, stirring occasionally, for 25 minutes, or until tender. Add the vinegar, sugar, and cumin and mix well. Lower heat to medium low and simmer 20 minutes more, until juices are syrupy. Cabbage should be tender but not mushy. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper.
- This can be made ahead and reheated when needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 361, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 19.7, Protein 2.9
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Categories Side Braise Christmas New Year's Day Winter Cabbage Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse cabbage under cold water, then drain (do not pat dry).
- Cook bacon in an 8-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until crisp, about 3 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving it for another use. Add butter to bacon fat, then increase heat to moderate and cook onions, stirring, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in cabbage, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and pepper and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
From Super Food Ideas, posting here in preparation to make when we pick our red cabbages in a few weeks or so.
Provided by ImPat
Categories Vegetable
Time 13m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut red cabbage into 8 wedges leaviong core attached so it remains intact during cooking.
- Melt butter in large frypan over medium-high heat and add garlic, then cabbage and cook, turning, for 2 minutes.
- Add the stock and reduce heat to low and simmer covered, for 3 minutes and then add peas and simmer covered, for a further 3 minutes or until cabbage and peas are tender.
- Top with parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 72.7, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 5.5, Protein 3
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
This low-fat Christmas side dish is the perfect sweet-savoury combination. Or try one of our simple twists using preserved lemon, ginger wine and bacon
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Side dish
Time 2h20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Quarter the red cabbage and remove the core, then finely shred. Tip into a large pan with the red onion, brown sugar, cider vinegar, red wine, butter and cinnamon stick and season well. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid, lower the heat and cook for 1 1/ 2 hrs, stirring every so often. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 30 mins until tender. Will keep for two days, or can be frozen for two months. Reheat until piping hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
Make and share this Braised Red Cabbage recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sgt. Pepper
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut out core of cabbage and discard any tough or discolored outside leaves.
- Slice cabbage in half or quarters, then slice lengthwise into 1/8-inch shreds.
- You should have about 12 cups.
- Toss cabbage and onion in large nonstick skillet and add currants, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, oil and stock.
- Bring to boil over high heat, then cover.
- Reduce heat to medium and braise, stirring occasionally, until there is only a small amount of liquid left and cabbage is moist and just slightly crunchy, about 40 to 45 minutes.
- (If skillet starts to dry before cabbage is done, add a little more stock and continue cooking.) Adjust seasonings and serve.
- Comments: You can vary this dish to suit your taste or ingredients on hand.
- Use regular or savoy cabbage; add minced garlic, apple slices or caraway seeds; or use part red wine or apple cider in the braising liquid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.1, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 456.1, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 19.1, Protein 3.2
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the cabbage from burning.
- Slice the cabbage thinly: This will help it to cook evenly.
- Sauté the cabbage before braising: This will help to caramelize the sugars in the cabbage and give it a deeper flavor.
- Use a flavorful braising liquid: This could be anything from chicken broth to red wine or even apple cider.
- Add some spices and aromatics to the braising liquid: This will help to enhance the flavor of the cabbage.
- Cook the cabbage until it is tender: This will usually take about 1-2 hours.
- Serve the cabbage hot or cold: Braised red cabbage can be served as a side dish or a main course.
Conclusion:
Braised red cabbage is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it is also a very budget-friendly meal. With its sweet and tangy flavor, braised red cabbage is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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