Best 9 Brown Sugar Spiced Red Cabbage Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the world of red cabbage, where flavors dance and spices ignite your senses.**

Embark on a culinary adventure with our collection of brown sugar-spiced red cabbage recipes, where vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas create a feast for the eyes and palate. From classic German braised red cabbage to tangy Asian-inspired slaws, each recipe offers a unique twist on this versatile vegetable. Whether you prefer a sweet and savory combination or a refreshing burst of acidity, our selection caters to every taste preference. Prepare to elevate your meals with this delightful vegetable, adding a splash of color and a symphony of flavors to your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STICKY SPICED RED CABBAGE



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This colourful dish will complement any festive main course. Toss any leftovers with a drizzle of olive oil and serve with cold cuts, pâté or cheese

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium-size red cabbage, quartered, cored and shredded
1 finger-size piece fresh root ginger, finely chopped
2 onions, sliced
1 tsp ground allspice
1 tbsp mustard seed
100g golden caster sugar
150ml red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan, add cabbage, ginger, onions, allspice and mustard seeds, then cook for 5 mins until just starting to wilt.
  • Scatter over the sugar and pour in the vinegar. Cover pan, gently cook for 10 mins, then remove lid and turn up the heat to medium. Simmer the liquid in the cabbage for about 20 mins, stirring occasionally, then stir continuously for the last few mins until all the liquid has evaporated and becomes sticky on the bottom of the pan. Tip cabbage into a large bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.04 milligram of sodium

SPICED RED CABBAGE



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When it comes to vegetable dishes, this traditional one is at the top of my list. The wonderful sweet-sour aroma and taste remind me of home. Plus, it looks so pretty on the table. -Karin Cousineau, Burlington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 medium head red cabbage, diced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 medium tart apple, quartered
3 tablespoons tarragon vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and cabbage to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Return to pan; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts :

SLICED STEAKS WITH SAUERBRATEN, ONION HASH BROWNS, SPICED RED CABBAGE



Sliced Steaks with Sauerbraten, Onion Hash Browns, Spiced Red Cabbage image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 57m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the steak, divided
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups frozen shredded hash browns
2 onions, 1 quartered and thinly sliced, 1 chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small or 1/2 large head red cabbage, shredded
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
2 teaspoons paprika
1 fresh bay leaf
1 (2 to 2 1/2-pound) piece London broil (bottom round) steak
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup beef stock
1/4 cup cream
1 cup apple cider or juice
1/4 cup grainy mustard

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet over medium heat combine 2 tablespoons oil and 2 tablespoons butter. When butter melts into oil add hash browns and thinly sliced onions, season with salt and pepper. Cook 7 to 8 minutes, turn with spatula and press to crisp, cook 7 to 8 minutes more.
  • Heat a large skillet with 2 tablespoons oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add cabbage, caraway, paprika, salt and pepper, cook stirring occasionally 2 to 5 minutes, until tender.
  • While cabbage and potatoes are working, preheat broiler. Heat a small skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons oil. Add chopped onions and a bay leaf, salt and pepper, cook 8 minutes until soft and sweet.
  • Pat meat dry and season with oil, salt and pepper. Broil the meat 10 to 15 minutes, ranging from medium-rare to medium-well doneness, turning once. Rest 5 minutes then thinly slice against the grain.
  • While meat cooks, add sugar and vinegar to the onions and stir 1 minute. Add beef stock and bring to a bubble. Reduce heat under gravy to low and stir in cream.
  • Stir the apple cider or juice together with mustard and pour over red cabbage. Stir to combine 1 minute then turn off heat.
  • Remove bay leaf from gravy. Serve cabbage and hash browns next to sliced steak topped with gravy.

CHRISTMAS RED CABBAGE



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This classic side can be made up to two days in advance. For maximum flavour, cook the cabbage down really well over a low heat until it's really sticky

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Buffet, Side dish

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 large red cabbage (about 1kg/2lb 4oz)
25g butter
2 red onions, finely chopped
finely grated zest and juice 1 orange
1 cinnamon stick
150ml port
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Peel off the outer leaves of the cabbage, then cut into quarters and slice out the core. Use a sharp knife or the slicing attachment of a food processor to thinly slice the cabbage.
  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan, then tip in the onions and gently fry until softened, about 5 mins. Add the orange zest to the pan along with the cinnamon stick, then cook for 1 min more. Add the shredded cabbage, then pour over the port, red wine vinegar, orange juice and 150ml water. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 45 mins-1 hr until the cabbage is softened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium

SPICED BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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Spice up your Christmas day trimmings with this red cabbage and Bramley apple side, with cinnamon, cardamom and star anise

Provided by Jenny White

Categories     Side dish

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
5 cardamom pods
1 small red cabbage (about 900g)
1 garlic clove
2 large onions , chopped
1 Bramley apple , peeled, cored and finely chopped
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
25g butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Put the star anise, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods in the centre of a small square of muslin, and tie the ends together to make a bag. Put the spice bag in a medium flameproof casserole dish.
  • Remove any wilted or tough outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut it into quarters, then remove and discard the core. Shred the cabbage finely and layer up in the dish with the garlic, onions, apple and brown sugar.
  • Spoon over the vinegar and dot the top with the butter. Cover with a lid and cook for 21/2-3 hrs, stirring twice during cooking - the cabbage should be tender but not mushy. Remove the spice bag and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

INSTANT POT® GERMAN RED CABBAGE



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I love German food, especially this classic side dish known as rotkohl. My method is decidedly Americanized, but the taste brings me back to my heritage.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Onion

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ cup onion, minced
½ cup grated peeled apple
2 pounds red cabbage, thinly sliced
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter. Add apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Mix in onion, grated apple, and red cabbage until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam function. Set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in ground cloves and allspice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 398 mg, Sugar 24 g

RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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My German grandmother passed this recipe down to my mother, who gave it to me. I remember eating it as a small child. This vegetable dish can be made quickly and goes great with roast pork or barbecued ribs, potatoes and biscuits.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 medium head red cabbage (2 pounds) , shredded
2 medium tart apples, peeled and chopped
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until golden and tender. Add the cabbage, apples, cider, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until cabbage and apples are tender and the liquid is reduced. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLE AND ONION



Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Onion image

This side goes well with roasted pork or turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 Gala or Fuji apple, halved, cored, and sliced
1 head red cabbage (2 pounds), cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and apple; cook, stirring, until onion softens, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in red cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Add vinegar, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

RED CABBAGE WITH BACON



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If you've braised, marinated or served red cabbage raw, try it steamed, then toss with bacon and a tangy sauce. We serve it with pork or chicken. This is how to cook cabbage with bacon. -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head red cabbage (about 2 pounds), shredded
8 bacon strips, chopped
1 small onion, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place cabbage in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, just until tender, 6-8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour and brown sugar until blended. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cabbage, bacon, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a firm, dense head of red cabbage. It should be heavy for its size and have no blemishes or bruises.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cabbage. This will help it cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the spices.
  • Don't skimp on the spices. They're what give this dish its signature flavor. Be sure to use a good quality cinnamon stick and freshly grated nutmeg.
  • Cook the cabbage over low heat. This will help it caramelize and develop a rich, deep flavor.
  • Serve the cabbage warm or at room temperature. It can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar spiced red cabbage is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it's also a healthy and affordable side dish. Whether you serve it warm or at room temperature, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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