Best 8 Quick Braised Red Cabbage And Apple Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our delightful braised red cabbage and apple dish, a harmonious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable side dish, steeped in tradition, offers a vibrant blend of sweet, tangy, and earthy notes, making it an ideal accompaniment to hearty meats, savory roasts, and grilled delicacies. With its vibrant crimson hue, tender texture, and irresistible aroma, this dish is sure to be the star of any meal.

Our curated collection of recipes provides a diverse range of options, catering to various dietary preferences and culinary skills. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating a memorable culinary experience. From classic braised red cabbage with apples to innovative variations featuring aromatic spices, dried fruits, and tangy vinegars, our recipes offer a delightful array of flavors to suit every palate. Prepare to relish the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with every bite of this versatile dish, guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen repertoire.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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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

1 large red cabbage, 2 to 2 1/2 pounds, quartered, cored and cut crosswise in thin strips
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 tart apples, such as Braeburn or granny smith, peeled, cored and sliced
About 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Salt
freshly ground pepper to taste

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

QUICK-BRAISED RED CABBAGE AND APPLE



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A trilogy of apple-cider, cider vinegar, and ample chunks of Gala or Fuji- contributes sweet-tart goodness to this Germanic dish. It's a simple, straightforward celebration of fall.

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Fruit     Vegetable     Side     Braise     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Apple     Fall     Winter     Oktoberfest     Cabbage     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 garlic clove, smashed
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 lb red cabbage, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 Gala or Fuji apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup unfiltered apple cider
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 whole allspice (optional), crushed
1 1/2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add cabbage, apple, cider, caraway, allspice (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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A healthy side dish of braised cabbage with rich spices - a perfect Sunday roast or Christmas dinner accompaniment.

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 red cabbage, finely shredded
2 bay leaves
5 star anise
½ tsp ground cinnamon
200ml vegetable stock or water
50g golden caster sugar
75ml cider vinegar
2 apples, cored and cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place all the ingredients except for the apples in a large saucepan and season. Place over a medium heat, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 mins. Add the apples, then continue cooking for 15 mins until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

SAUTEED RED CABBAGE



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For a quick and easy side dish, try Rachael Ray's Sauteed Red Cabbage recipe, flavored with vinegar, sugar and mustard, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 red cabbage, shredded
1/3 cup white or apple cider vinegar, eyeball it
2 rounded tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and onion and saute 2 minutes. Add cabbage and turn in pan, sauteing it until it wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vinegar to the pan and turn the cabbage in it. Sprinkle sugar over the cabbage and turn again. Season with mustard seed, salt and pepper and reduce heat a bit. Let cabbage continue to cook 10 minutes or until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLE AND ONION



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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

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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Braised red cabbage goes with almost any winter dish. It takes minutes to prepare, then two hours of gentle cooking - you need do nothing except have a glass of wine and relax.

Provided by Mike Robinson

Categories     Side dishes

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

50g/2oz butter
1 medium onion, finely sliced
2 dessert apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1kg/2¼lb red cabbage, finely sliced
100g/4oz sultanas or raisins
200ml/7fl oz sherry vinegar
salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a stainless steel or flameproof casserole over a medium heat (an aluminium pan will not work for this).
  • Fry the onion in the butter for three minutes, then add the apple and cabbage.
  • Cook for five minutes or so, until softened, then add the sultanas and the sherry vinegar.
  • Place a lid on the pan and cook for one hour, until all the vegetables are just tender.
  • Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and replace the lid. Continue to cook until the cabbage is tender and all the liquid has evaporated. This dish will keep for several days, covered, in the fridge. Simply heat it up again when ready to serve.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES



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I love this recipe for braised red cabbage with apples. It's simple, and can be made in to a festive winter side dish if you add cinnamon and orange.

Provided by Kat O

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cabbage     Red Cabbage

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium orange, halved
1 medium head red cabbage, cored and diced (1-inch pieces)
2 medium Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces
½ medium onion, chopped
¼ cup vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Juice one orange half. Remove and discard the peel from the second half, and cube the flesh.
  • Combine cabbage, apples, onion, vinegar, cinnamon, and salt in a large stock pot over low heat. Add orange juice and chopped flesh, then season with pepper. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and has reduced, at least 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 639.4 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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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

1 small red cabbage (about 900g)
1 sliced red onion
70g soft light brown sugar
70ml cider vinegar
150ml red wine
a large knob of butter
1 cinnamon stick

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

Tips:

  • Choose a firm head of red cabbage for the best results.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Add a pinch of sugar to the braising liquid to help balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
  • Cook the cabbage over low heat so that it has time to soften and develop flavor.
  • Serve the cabbage warm as a side dish or main course.

Conclusion:

This quick braised red cabbage and apple recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this healthy vegetable. The cabbage is tender and flavorful, and the apples add a touch of sweetness and acidity. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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