Braised Red Cabbage Recipe

Name: Braised Red Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1 medium red onion, sliced; 1 cup brown sugar; 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 cups red wine; 2 cups orange juice; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 teaspoons ginger powder; Salt and pepper; 4 pounds red cabbage, cut into julienne; A few gold leaves for decoration (optional ? available at specialty stores)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup peanut oil
1 medium red onion, sliced
1 cup brown sugar
2 Granny Smith apples, sliced
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 cups red wine
2 cups orange juice
1 cinnamon stick
3 teaspoons ginger powder
Salt and pepper
4 pounds red cabbage, cut into julienne
A few gold leaves for decoration (optional ? available at specialty stores)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Heat a heavy casserole.
3
Add peanut oil.
4
Saute red onion until translucent.
5
Sprinkle in brown sugar and cook for a few minutes until it starts to caramelize.
6
Add sliced apples and deglaze with the red wine vinegar.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Add red wine and orange juice, cinnamon stick, ginger powder and salt and pepper.
9
Simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Add red cabbage and continue to cook for about 10 minutes on top of the stove.
11
Cover cabbage with foil and cook in 350 degrees F. oven for about 45 minutes.
12
Remove.
13
Taste, and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

455

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup peanut oil, 1 medium red onion, sliced, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 Granny Smith apples, sliced, and more.

Yes, Braised Red Cabbage falls under the General 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 Cabbage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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