Best 15 Sweet And Sour Red Cabbage Recipes

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Looking for a delectable and versatile dish that can tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the vibrant and tangy Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage! This culinary masterpiece offers a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors, creating a symphony of sensations in every bite.

Prepared with tender red cabbage as its star ingredient, this dish undergoes a delightful transformation when combined with a medley of aromatic spices, tangy vinegar, and a hint of sweetness. The result is a colorful and flavorful side dish that complements a wide range of main courses.

Whether you're seeking a vibrant addition to your next family gathering, a potluck party, or simply a delightful weeknight meal, this Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage is sure to impress. Its vibrant color and enticing aroma will capture your attention, while its irresistible taste will leave you craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll find not just one, but three enticing variations of the Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage recipe. Each variation brings a unique twist to the classic dish, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. From the traditional German-inspired recipe to a lighter and tangier version with apple cider vinegar, and a vegan-friendly option that swaps honey for maple syrup, there's a perfect recipe for every palate.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you utterly delighted.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Red cabbage side dish that is sooo addictive.

Provided by LAURA NASON

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head red cabbage, shredded
1 quart water
salt to taste
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
½ cup vinegar
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place cabbage in a medium saucepan with water and salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in brown sugar and caraway seeds. Cook 12 minutes, or until cabbage is tender; drain.
  • In a medium bowl, toss cabbage with vinegar and butter until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 153.4 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

GERMAN-STYLE SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 slices good quality smoky bacon, chopped or very thinly sliced across
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons caraway or cumin seed
1 Braeburn, Northern Spy apple or other firm slightly tart variety, finely chopped
1 small red cabbage, quartered, cored and very thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Freshly ground black pepper
Freshly grated nutmeg
5 to 6 juniper berries
3 to 4 whole cloves
2 fresh bay leaves
Curl orange rind
1 small cinnamon stick
1/4 cup cider vinegar or wine vinegar
2 rounded tablespoons dark brown sugar
6 cups chicken stock
Kosher salt
Special equipment: Kitchen twine

Steps:

  • Serve with grilled Swiss or extra-sharp white Cheddar cheese on pumpernickel or whole grain bread.;
  • Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, and bacon. Brown and crisp bacon and remove to a plate, draining off some fat if you have more than enough to lightly coat the bottom of the pot.
  • Add the onions, carrots, caraway, and apples, and stir a few minutes. Then wilt in the cabbage and season with black pepper and some freshly grated nutmeg. Cover with the lid slightly ajar and wilt cabbage while you prepare the sachet. Fill the cheesecloth with the juniper berries, cloves, bay leaves, orange rind, and cinnamon, and use kitchen twine to tie it to the side of the pot. Drop it into the pot and stir into the cabbage. Add the vinegar, keeping your head back from the hot pot, brown sugar, stock, and water, and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until cabbage is very tender and soup has thickened. Stir the bacon bits back in, then adjust the salt to your taste.
  • Cool and store for a make-ahead meal, or serve with grilled cheese sandwiches.

SWEET AND SOUR GERMAN RED CABBAGE



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If your family likes the sweet-tart flavor found in many German dishes, they'll enjoy this recipe. The cabbage, apples and onions are cooked with vinegar, sugar and a variety of spices-the end result can't be beat!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced
2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
6 whole peppercorns
2 whole allspice
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, toss cabbage, apples and onion. Add water, vinegar, sugar, butter and salt. Place the peppercorns, allspice, cloves and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and stir with kitchen string to form a bag. Add to Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours., Discard spice bag. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in cabbage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 1/2 to 3 pounds red cabbage, shredded (about 10 cups)
1/2 cup red burgundy wine
1 1/4 cups balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a 12-inch skillet, saute the shallots and garlic in the butter over medium heat for 1 minute, until golden brown. Add the shredded cabbage. Add the wine to deglaze the pan, loosening any browned bits on the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in the vinegar and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent the sugar from burning. Reduce the heat and simmer about 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by 3/4.

SAUTEED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Categories     Onion     Pork     Roast     Dinner     Meat     Pork Chop     Fall     Oktoberfest     Cabbage     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon slices, chopped
1 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red cabbage (1 3/4 lb), halved lengthwise, cored, and sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 (1-inch-thick) bone-in rib pork chops (2 1/2 to 3 lb total)
Special Equipment
an instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Cook bacon in a 4- to 5-quart wide heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Measure fat and, if less than 2 tablespoons, add enough vegetable oil to bring total to 2 tablespoons. Heat fat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onion, stirring occasionally, until it begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and turn with tongs until coated with fat. Stir in red-wine vinegar, water, sugar, caraway seeds, 3/4teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and braise cabbage over moderately low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pat 2 pork chops dry and sprinkle both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (total). Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown seasoned chops, turning over once, 5 minutes total, and transfer to a shallow baking pan (1 inch deep). Season remaining 2 chops and brown in oil remaining in skillet in same manner, transferring to baking pan. Roast chops in oven until thermometer inserted horizontally 2 inches into center of a chop (do not touch bone) registers 145°F, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir half of bacon into cabbage, then finely chop remaining bacon for sprinkling.
  • Let chops stand in pan, loosely covered with foil, 5 minutes. Serve chops over cabbage, with any pan juices spooned over and sprinkled with bacon.

PICKLED SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Kevin Dundon

Categories     Leafy Green     Side     Bake     St. Patrick's Day     Apple     Cabbage     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 750g (1lb 10oz)

Number Of Ingredients 11

500g (1lb 2oz) red cabbage (or 1 small head), core removed and leaves thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
50g (1/3 cup) sultanas (golden raisins)
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp muscovado sugar or light brown sugar
250g (9oz) cooking apples (or 2 cooking apples), peeled, cored and sliced
15g (1 tbsp) butter
1/2 tsp ground mixed spice (allspice)
1 tsp salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Grated rind and juice of 1 orange

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F/gas mark 2.
  • Layer the cabbage, onion, sultanas, vinegar, sugar, apples, butter and mixed spice into a baking dish and season with the salt and some black pepper. Add the orange rind and juice.
  • Cover the dish with kitchen foil and bake for 2 1/2 hours, removing the foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Serve hot or cold.

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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This dish can be made in advance and reheated before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head red cabbage, (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
7 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Granny Smith apple

Steps:

  • Cut cabbage in half lengthwise, remove core, and slice as thinly as possible.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cabbage, and saute stirring until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add vinegar, honey, and spices. Season well with salt and pepper. Add 3 tablespoons water, and continue cooking cabbage until almost soft, about 1 1/2 hours. (Add more water if needed while cabbage is cooking.)
  • Cut apple in half lengthwise, remove core, and slice into very thin wedges. Add to cabbage, and continue cooking until cabbage is soft and almost dry, about 20 more minutes.

SWEET AND SOUR GERMAN RED CABBAGE



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This is another of my recipes for Oktoberfest, and our family usually has it for either Thanksgiving or Christmas also. It is a traditional German dish that my mother made all the time for our family. It is so delightfully simple and tasty.

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 large red cabbage, coarsely chopped
2 to 3 Tbsp oil
1/2 c water (divided use)
1/2 small apple, peeled, cored and chopped (optional)
1/4 c apple cider vinegar
1/4 c sugar
3-4 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Remove outer leaves of cabbage if wilted or damaged. Cut head in half, remove hard core and shred/chop coarsely as for a rough coleslaw.
  • 2. Heat oil in either a 12 inch skillet or a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add chopped cabbage and stir well to cover with oil. Saute cabbage until it begins to get limp, stirring occasionally. Add optional chopped apple if using. Add 1/4 cup of water to pan and cover to steam cabbage til almost tender.
  • 3. Remove cover and let any moisture evaporate. Reduce heat to medium. Add and melt the butter. Add flour and stir until incorporated. Cook for a minute or two to cook out the raw flour taste.
  • 4. Measure vinegar into cup with remaining 1/4 cup water, add to cabbage along with sugar. Stir well.
  • 5. Stir until flour/butter/water/vinegar/sugar mixture has thickened. Add salt and pepper to taste. This dish takes a fair amount of salt to bring out the sweet and sour flavor. I use about 1/2 tsp or more, but you will need to adjust to your taste.
  • 6. Keep warm and serve with your favorite meat dish. This is particularly good with roast chicken or turkey, beef roast or pork chops/cutlets.

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE AND APPLES



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     side dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large clove garlic
12 ounces whole red cabbage or shredded red cabbage
2 teaspoons Oriental sesame oil
2 Granny Smith or other tart apples (about 1 pound)
1/4 cup apple-cider vinegar
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mince garlic. If using a food processor to grate the cabbage, use it to mince the garlic; otherwise mince by hand.
  • Grate whole cabbage.
  • Heat oil in nonstick pan, and add garlic and cabbage. Saute over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile wash, core and cut apples into bite-size chunks. Add to cabbage mixture, and stir well.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Cover, and cook over low heat, until apples are tender, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 260, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 306 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams

SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES AND TEMPEH



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From the October 2008 issue of Vegetarian Times. I used walnuts instead of chestnuts and it turned out great. I served this with roasted potatoes and squash, making this a delish fall meal.

Provided by VegSocialWorker

Categories     Tempeh

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 (8 ounce) package tempeh
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 large sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored and chopped (such as Gala or Idared)
1 large red onion, chopped
2 lbs red cabbage, cored, quartered, and thinly sliced (8 cups)
1/2 cup sweet apple cider
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
3 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 cups cooked chestnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tempeh, and saute 4 minutes or until brown. Stir in soy sauce and 1/2 cup water. Simmer 5 minutes or until liquid has absorbed, turning occasionally. Cool and cut tempeh into small squares.
  • Heat remaining 1 Tbsp in oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and onion and saute for 12 minutes. Stir in cabbage, sweet cider, vinegar and brown sugar. Reduce heat to medium and partially cover skillet. Cook 25 minutes, or until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tempeh and chestnuts, season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.7, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 111.7, Carbohydrate 26.3, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 16.6, Protein 7.3

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Authentic and tasty! I found this in a recipe book in my Grandma's library (A World of Good Eating). I haven't been able to find a reprint of the book but the recipes are quite delicious.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large red cabbage
4 tablespoons bacon fat
1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tart apples, cored and sliced (Granny Smith is my favorite)
1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Remove the outer leaves and hard core from cabbage and chop coarsely.
  • Heat the bacon fat in a large skillet or kettle. Add onions and slowly cook until tender.
  • Add the cabbage and salt. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
  • Add apples and 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour or until the cabbage is tender.
  • Add the vinegar and sugar and continue to cook 15 minutes longer.
  • Serve hot.
  • NOTE: Sugar and vinegar amounts can be varied according to your family's tastes.

SWEET AND SOUR GERMAN RED CABBAGE



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This recipe is the closest I have found to the red cabbage my grandmother made. I hated it as a kid. I had to sit at the table until I ate at least 2 spoonfuls - I would rather have died. Now, I love it!!! I serve it with Recipe #59717 and smashed redskin potatoes. An absolutely wonderful autumn meal.

Provided by Z-chef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces butter
1 medium head red cabbage, shredded
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced thin
1 medium onion, diced
1/2-3/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/2-3/4 cup beer
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch allspice
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large skillet.
  • Add cabbage, apples, onion and bay leaf.
  • Mix red wine vinegar, water and beer and pour over cabbage mixture.
  • Mix sugar, cinnamon, cloves and allspice and mix into cabbage mixture.
  • Cook over medium to medium-low heat, covered, for 30-45 minutes, until cabbage, apples and onion are cooked down and are very tender. Better to cook too long than to under cook.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.7, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 40.6, Sodium 149.1, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 27.7, Protein 2.5

MY FAVORITE SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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I have tried several different versions of this recipe, but this is my favorite. I think the caraway and celery seed is what makes the difference. The recipe is from Taste of Home magazine and is credited to Karen Gorman.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
4 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup thinly sliced onion
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine vinegar, brown sugar, caraway and celery seeds; set aside.
  • Place cabbage and onion in a saucepan; add a small amount of water.
  • Cover and steam until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add vinegar mixture and toss to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 24, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.5

SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE



Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage image

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Vinegar     Fall     Cabbage     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
12 1/4-pound red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 12 cups)
6 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add cabbage and sauté until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes. Add sugar; toss to coat evenly. Add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until cabbage is tender, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

SUSS-SAURES ROTKRAUT (SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE)



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Make and share this Suss-Saures Rotkraut (Sweet-And-Sour Red Cabbage) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mimi Bobeck

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
4 medium apples, peel, slice
2 bay leaves
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/4 cup vinegar
1 head red cabbage, finely shredded
1/4 cup butter
1 cup red wine
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 medium lemon
4 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 4-quart dutch oven.
  • Add apples and onions, sauté slightly.
  • Add finely shredded cabbage, red wine, cloves, sugar, and bay leaves.
  • Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
  • Then add the remaining ingredients.
  • Heat to melt the butter and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For a vibrant red color, use fresh red cabbage. If using pre-shredded cabbage, rinse it well before using.
  • To save time, use a mandoline or food processor to shred the cabbage.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar or lemon juice.
  • If you like a sweeter sauce, add more sugar or honey.
  • If you like a spicier sauce, add more red pepper flakes.
  • Serve sweet and sour red cabbage as a side dish with roasted chicken, pork, or fish.
  • You can also use sweet and sour red cabbage as a topping for tacos, burgers, or sandwiches.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour red cabbage is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a topping. It is a great way to add a pop of color and flavor to your meals. With its combination of sweet, sour, and tangy flavors, sweet and sour red cabbage is sure to please everyone at your table.

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