Best 9 Sweet Sour Spiced Red Cabbage Recipes

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**Savor the Tangy Delight of Sweet and Sour Spiced Red Cabbage: A Culinary Journey Through Three Flavorful Recipes**

Indulge in the vibrant symphony of sweet, sour, and spiced flavors as we embark on a culinary adventure with red cabbage. This versatile vegetable takes center stage in three distinct recipes, each offering a unique interpretation of this classic dish. From the traditional German delicacy to a refreshing Asian-inspired slaw and a tangy chutney, these recipes will tantalize your taste buds and add a pop of color to your table. Get ready to explore the diverse culinary landscapes of sweet and sour spiced red cabbage, as we delve into the secrets of creating these mouthwatering dishes.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA JEANETTE'S AMAZING GERMAN RED CABBAGE



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This yummy, sweet and sour German red cabbage is easy to make!

Provided by Sara Nolan Jennings

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
5 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup sliced green apples
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons water
¼ cup white sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Place butter, cabbage, apples, and sugar into a large pot. Pour in the vinegar and water, and season with salt, pepper, and clove.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1374.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 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.

WINTER SPICED SWEET & SOUR BRAISED RED CABBAGE



Winter spiced sweet & sour braised red cabbage image

Add mulled spices - red wine, cinnamon and star anise - to red cabbage to make it extra-festive. This makes a great side dish for a Christmas feast

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Side dish

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 red cabbage (about 1kg), quartered and finely shredded
100g light brown soft sugar
150ml red wine vinegar
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
large knob of butter

Steps:

  • Tip the cabbage into a large pan with the sugar, vinegar, cinnamon and star anise. Season well. Put over a medium heat and bring to a simmer, then cover, reduce the heat and cook for 1 hr, simmering gently and stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the lid, turn the heat up to medium and continue cooking for 20 mins, uncovered, until tender and the liquid has reduced to a sticky syrup. Once cool, will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for three days or frozen for up to two months. Reheat over a low heat. Stir in the butter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

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.

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie3234

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 red cabbage, shredded
2 apples, peeled and grated
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons soft brown sugar
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan, add cabbage and apple and cook gently for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook gently for 20-30 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.8, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 64.4, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 21.1, Protein 1.7

RED CABBAGE SWEET & SOUR



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Thanks to Jeff Smith (Frugal Gourmet) for including this in his Christmas book AND my family favorites for Christmas dinner. Tangy and sweet at the same time. EXCELLENT color for a holiday meal--jazzes up the table.

Provided by Debber

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large red cabbage, cored, shredded
1 1/2 cups beef stock (**)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup cider vinegar
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a 10-12 quart stainless steel soup pot.
  • Bring to a boil, stir, cover, and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally--about 1 hour.
  • Salt to taste.
  • NOTE* replace with water and two beef bouillon cubes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 348, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 25.1, Protein 3.5

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 :

SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn't quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting, I came up with this recipe that's now my fall comfort food. As a side, it's compatible with a variety of meat entrees, but I especially like it with a pork roast or chops.-Karen Gorman, Gunnison, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon caraway seeds
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the 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; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET & SOUR SPICED RED CABBAGE



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My recipe for a delicious red cabbage side dish with tart apple, red wine vinegar and spices. Bacon lovers can replace the butter with fat from sauteed chopped bacon. This recipe may be halved, for 4-5 servings.

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Apple

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cored red cabbage (finely shredded, or chopped)
4 tablespoons butter or 4 slices chopped bacon
1 tart apple, cored, peeled and finely chopped
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
fresh ground sea salt, to taste
fresh ground white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • NOTE: IF HALVING THE RECIPE, THE PROPER AMOUNTS OF SUGAR AND VINEGAR SHOULD BE 8 TEASPOONS (2 TABLESPOONS PLUS 2 TEASPOONS). CABBAGE MAY BE SHREDDED OR CHOPPED USING A FOOD PROCESSOR. (STEP ONE): CORE and shred (or chop) the red cabbage.
  • PEEL and core the apple, then chop finely; PEEL and chop one small onion.
  • SQUEEZE enough lemons to yield 2 tablespoons juice, if using fresh (bottled juice okay).
  • MELT butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat.
  • ADD cabbage and cook until just softened, stirring often (or, cook 4 slices chopped bacon in skillet until crisp, then begin sauteeing cabbage).
  • ADD the apple, onion and sugar, then continue cooking 5 minutes.
  • ADD the remaining ingredients.
  • COVER and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • ADJUST seasoning to taste and accompany with with a pork or beef main course.
  • SERVE and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 80.8, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 15.2, Protein 1.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right cabbage. Red cabbage is the traditional choice for sweet and sour red cabbage, but you can also use green cabbage or a combination of both.
  • Slice the cabbage thinly. This will help it to cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of spices. The spices in this recipe (cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg) give the cabbage a warm and flavorful taste.
  • Don't overcook the cabbage. It should be tender but still have a bit of crunch to it.
  • Serve the cabbage warm or cold. It is a delicious side dish for roasted meats, poultry, or fish.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour red cabbage is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it sweet, sour, or spicy, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a side dish that is both healthy and delicious, give sweet and sour red cabbage a try.

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