Braised Red and Green Cabbage Recipe

Name: Braised Red and Green Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped bacon; 1/2 cup chopped onions; 4 cups coarsely shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 head); 7 cups coarsely shredded green cabbage (about 1/2 large head); Salt and pepper; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 4 bay leaves; 2 whole cinnamon sticks; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 cup water; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3/4 cup beer; 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole mustard

Servings: persons

3 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped bacon
1/2 cup chopped onions
4 cups coarsely shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 head)
7 cups coarsely shredded green cabbage (about 1/2 large head)
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
4 bay leaves
2 whole cinnamon sticks
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup beer
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole mustard

1
In 2 large saute pans, heat 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil in each.
2
Add the bacon to one of the saute pans and render until crispy.
3
Add 1/4 cup of chopped onions and red cabbage to the remaining saute pan.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Saute for 1 minute.
6
Add the vinegar, 2 bay leaves, cinnamon, allspice, and water, and stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the sugar and cook , stirring the cabbage, for 2 minutes.
8
Cover the pot and cook over high heat for 3 minutes.
9
Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
10
Uncover, turn the heat up to high and cook, stirring from time to time, until the cabbage is tender, for about 15 minutes.
11
To the rendered bacon, add the remaining onions and green cabbage.
12
Season with salt and pepper.
13
Saute for 1 minute.
14
Stir in the remaining bay leaves, beer, and mustard and simmer for 3 minutes.
15
Cover the pot and cook over high heat for 3 minutes.
16
Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes.
17
Uncover, turn the heat up to high and cook, stirring from time to time, until the cabbage is tender, for about 10 minutes.

298

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 teaspoons olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped bacon, 1/2 cup chopped onions, 4 cups coarsely shredded red cabbage (about 1/2 head), and more.

Yes, Braised Red and Green Cabbage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Red and Green Cabbage

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