Cabbage Saute With Apples and Sweet Onion Recipe

Name: Cabbage Saute With Apples and Sweet Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head green cabbage; 1 large sweet onion; 2 granny smith apples; 4 fresh garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup brown sugar; ¼ cup red wine or ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; optional version-instead butter; 4 slices bacon, chopped (reserve drippings)

Servings: persons

1
In large dutch oven heat oil and butter over medium heat(if doing bacon, leave out butter and chop and fry bacon leave drippings in pan and let bacon cool on paper towels, then add oil to pan).
2
Add chopped apples and onions.
3
Saute until soft (about 10-15 minutes).
4
Add chopped garlic and saute for about a minute.
5
Cut cabbage into eighths or large chunks and add to pan.
6
Salt and Pepper to taste and mix as best as you can.
7
Cover and let caggabe wilt (about 15 minutes).
8
Stir every 5 minutes or so to combine and let cabbage cook evenly.
9
Add brown sugar and vinegar (if doing bacon version, add bacon pieces to pan as well).
10
Cook another 5 minutes or so.
11
I like my cabbage a little firm, but if you prefer it very soft cook another 10 minutes.
12
* I have used left over cabbage cooked on the grill, which gives a smokey flavor.
13
If you have 1/2 head left, cut everything in half!
14
Enjoy!

1116

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 head green cabbage, 1 large sweet onion, 2 granny smith apples, 4 fresh garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Cabbage Saute With Apples and Sweet Onion 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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Cabbage Saute With Apples and Sweet Onion

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