Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Cider-Braised Cabbage with Apples and Fennel. This delectable dish, brimming with autumnal goodness, captures the essence of the season. Tender cabbage leaves are lovingly braised in a fragrant bath of apple cider, infusing them with a sweet and subtly tart flavor. Crisp apples and aromatic fennel add layers of texture and brightness, while a touch of Dijon mustard lends a hint of piquancy.
Our culinary journey also includes a delightful variation featuring tender pork shoulder, braised alongside the cabbage. The pork, imbued with the same enticing flavors of cider, apples, and fennel, emerges melt-in-your-mouth tender, its succulent juices enriching the braising liquid. Serve this hearty dish over creamy mashed potatoes or crusty bread to complete a comforting and satisfying meal.
Additionally, we present a delightful side dish of Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Bacon. Roasted to perfection, the Brussels sprouts caramelize beautifully, their earthy notes complemented by the sweetness of apples and the smoky savoriness of bacon. A sprinkle of maple syrup adds a touch of extra indulgence, making this dish a perfect accompaniment to your main course.
Whether you seek a comforting main course or a delectable side dish, our recipes will guide you in creating culinary masterpieces that celebrate the bounty of the season. Embark on this culinary adventure and savor the delicious possibilities that await.
GREEN CABBAGE BRAISED IN CIDER WITH APPLES
This flavorful cabbage recipe makes a colorful fall side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Blanch cabbage until just tender, about 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat butter in a large straight-sided skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add cabbage, cider vinegar, apple cider, honey, salt, pepper, cloves, and allspice. Toss to coat. Cover, and simmer until very tender, about 40 minutes. While cabbage is cooking, core apples; cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Toss with lemon juice; set aside.
- Add apples and caraway seeds to pan; cook, uncovered, until apples begin to brown slightly, and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 g, Cholesterol 5 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 317 g
CIDER-BRAISED CABBAGE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 sliced red onion and 1 chopped peeled apple in a Dutch oven with vegetable oil over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 head thinly sliced red cabbage, 1 cup apple cider, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, 30 minutes.
BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES
This is an adaptation of a classic cabbage dish that I never tire of. The cabbage cooks for a long time, until it is very tender and sweet. I like to serve this with bulgur, or as a side dish with just about anything. You can halve the quantities if you don't want to make such a large amount.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, one pot, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the cabbage, and cover with cold water while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, lidded skillet or casserole, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until just about tender, about three minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring, until the mixture is golden, about three minutes, then add the apples and stir for two to three minutes.
- Drain the cabbage and add to the pot. Toss to coat thoroughly, then stir in the allspice, another 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt to taste. Toss together. Cover the pot, and cook over low heat for one hour, stirring from time to time. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt, and add another tablespoon or two of balsamic vinegar as desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROASTED APPLES AND FENNEL
A quick fruit and vegetable pan roast rounded out with a touch of vinegar and spice is a simple, versatile accompaniment to most any main course.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof skillet. Add 2 Gala apples and 1 fennel bulb (both cut into wedges) and 6 halved small shallots and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon chopped thyme, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast at 425˚ F, tossing once, until tender, 15 minutes. Add 1 more tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; toss until glazed, 1 minute. Top with fennel fronds.
CIDER BRAISED CABBAGE WITH APPLES AND FENNEL
Steps:
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in large, lidded skillet over medium heat. Add caraway seeds and toast, shaking pan once or twice until fragrant about 30 seconds. Add cabbage and sliced fennel, stir to coat with butter and saute 2 minutes. Add apples and boiled cider, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage has softened but still retains some crunch, about 5 minutes. Remove lid, add remaining butter, increase heat to high and saute until and liquid has evaporated and cabbage is coated with sauce, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and fennel fronds.
BRAISED PORK WITH CABBAGE AND APPLES
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season pork all over with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large, heavy-bottomed ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook until browned on all sides, turning as needed, about 8 minutes total. Remove from pot.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil if pan is too dry, along with onion, garlic, caraway seeds, and a splash of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. Add flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add vinegar and bring to a boil, then add cider and broth and return to a boil. Add cabbage, fennel, and 1 apple. Return to a boil, then reduce to a vigorous simmer, cover, and cook 7 minutes, stirring once.
- Add pork, nestling it into vegetables. Transfer to oven and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes. Remove pork and add remaining 2 apples, turning vegetables and pushing apples down into liquid. Return pork to pot and continue cooking until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork registers 138 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes more. Remove pork and let rest at least 10 minutes before slicing. If necessary, return vegetables and apples to oven and cook, covered, until fork-tender, 10 to 20 minutes more.
- Transfer vegetables and apples to a platter. Slice pork and add to platter. Stir butter into liquid in pot, then season with salt and vinegar. Serve pork and vegetables with sauce on the side.
CIDER-BRAISED CABBAGE
Categories Side Braise Fall Cabbage Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage; saut;eacute; until slightly wilted, tossing frequently, about 6 minutes. Stir in apple cider. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Uncover; simmer until almost all liquid in pot evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH CIDER & APPLES
A great accompaniment to cooked meats, cold or hot.
Provided by Cathryn Evans
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Vegetable
Time 1h55m
Yield Serves 8 generously with leftovers
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel off the outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Quarter the cabbage, removing the tough stem, then thinly slice. Arrange a layer of the cabbage on the bottom of a large saucepan, followed by some of the onions, apples, zest, mixed spice, sugar and seasoning. Continue to create layers until you have used up the ingredients.
- Pour over the vinegar and cider and dot the butter on top. Bring to the boil then simmer with a lid on over low heat for 1½ hrs, until tender. The cabbage will keep for 2 days, covered, in the fridge or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in either a pan or in the microwave.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 28 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to evenly distribute heat and prevent burning.
- Brown the cabbage in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot and ensure even cooking.
- Add enough cider to cover the cabbage, about 2 cups. If you don't have enough cider, you can add some water.
- Bring the cider to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender.
- Add the apples and fennel in the last 30 minutes of cooking to prevent them from becoming too soft.
- Season the cabbage with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Serve the cabbage hot with mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, or pork.
Conclusion:
Cider-braised cabbage with apples and fennel is a delicious and hearty side dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The cabbage is tender and flavorful, and the apples and fennel add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is also very easy to make, and it can be prepared in advance. Simply reheat the cabbage before serving.
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