Best 7 Honey Braised Red Cabbage Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of honey braised red cabbage, a culinary masterpiece that combines the natural sweetness of honey, the tanginess of red cabbage, and the aromatic warmth of spices. This dish is a perfect accompaniment to hearty meat dishes or can be enjoyed as a flavorful vegetarian main course. Discover the secrets to creating this delectable recipe, exploring the best ingredients, cooking techniques, and variations to tantalize your taste buds.

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CHEF JOHN'S BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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We're going to cook a very beautiful, super easy cabbage side dish. All ingredients are totally to taste. It's a little bit sweet and a little bit tangy, with a tiny hint of caraway to interest you.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 small head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
salt to taste
⅓ cup water
¼ cup red wine
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook cabbage in the hot butter until it begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt. Pour in water, red wine, and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine. Mix in sugar and caraway seeds.
  • Continue to cook and stir until liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. If cabbage isn't quite tender, add a splash of water and continue cooking a few more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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This dish can be made a day ahead. Let cool completely before refrigerating. Reheat, covered, over medium heat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 head red cabbage (2 1/4 pounds), halved, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fat renders and bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add cabbage, vinegar, wine, water, sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; stir to combine. Raise heat to medium-high, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Stir apple into cabbage, and cook, covered, until cabbage and apples are tender, 25 to 35 minutes. Season with pepper.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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This low-fat Christmas side dish is the perfect sweet-savoury combination. Or try one of our simple twists using preserved lemon, ginger wine and bacon

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Side dish

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small red cabbage (about 900g)
1 sliced red onion
70g soft light brown sugar
70ml cider vinegar
150ml red wine
a large knob of butter
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Quarter the red cabbage and remove the core, then finely shred. Tip into a large pan with the red onion, brown sugar, cider vinegar, red wine, butter and cinnamon stick and season well. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid, lower the heat and cook for 1 1/ 2 hrs, stirring every so often. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 30 mins until tender. Will keep for two days, or can be frozen for two months. Reheat until piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

HONEY BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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Healthy, high fiber, and yay I have all of these ingredients on hand. Oh dieters rejoice. If you like cabbage, this is great..

Provided by College Girl

Categories     Apple

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups-ish, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, sliced thin
1 green apple, sliced thin
1 head red cabbage, core removed and sliced thin
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for three minutes. Add apple and cabbage, and cook for five minutes. Stir in vinegar, salt, pepper, and honey.
  • Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is soft.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, thinly sliced
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 large or 2 small heads red cabbage (about 3 pounds), cored and thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into bite size pieces
2 to 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon until crisp, over medium heat in a large Dutch, that has a lid, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the apple, broth, vinegar, sugar, the remaining salt, and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Uncover; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the liquid has reduced to a sauce-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
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TANGY WARM RED CABBAGE



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Tangy red cabbage.

Provided by Megan

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 small red onion, chopped
½ apple - peeled, cored, and cubed
½ cup red wine
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
⅛ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 head red cabbage, shredded
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and apple in the melted butter until onion is translucent and apple is soft, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Stir wine, apple cider vinegar, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Add cabbage to onion mixture and stir to coat; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer until cabbage has softened, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 51.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 red cabbage, about 1 pound
2 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 apple, peeled, cored and cut in thin slices
1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
2 whole cloves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Pour off and discard any tough or wilted leaves from the cabbage. Cut away and discard the core from the cabbage. Cut it into thin julienne.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the onion and cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the apple, broth, vinegar, honey, cloves, salt and pepper. Blend well.
  • Cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring often. Add the butter, stir and blend well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 505 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose a firm head of red cabbage: Look for one that is heavy for its size and has tightly packed leaves.
  • Remove the tough outer leaves: These leaves are often discolored and have a bitter taste.
  • Shred the cabbage thinly: This will help it to cook evenly.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the cabbage from burning.
  • Add a variety of spices: This will give the cabbage a complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.
  • Cook the cabbage over low heat: This will help to tenderize the cabbage and prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Serve the cabbage warm: Honey-braised red cabbage is best served warm, so it can be enjoyed immediately after cooking.

Conclusion:

Honey-braised red cabbage is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage, and it is also a very budget-friendly meal. With its sweet and tangy flavor, honey-braised red cabbage is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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