Best 15 My Favorite Sweet And Sour Red Cabbage Recipes

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A vibrant and tangy take on the classic German dish, Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage, is a delightful and versatile side dish that can elevate any meal. With its vibrant red hue, sweet-and-sour flavor profile, and array of textures, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and add a pop of color to your plate. While there are variations in the recipe, the essential ingredients typically include red cabbage, vinegar, sugar, spices, and sometimes dried fruits or nuts, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Let's delve into the world of flavors and explore the best method to prepare this delicious dish.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Red cabbage side dish that is sooo addictive.

Provided by LAURA NASON

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium head red cabbage, shredded
1 quart water
salt to taste
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon caraway seeds
½ cup vinegar
¼ cup butter

Steps:

  • Place cabbage in a medium saucepan with water and salt, and bring to a boil. Stir in brown sugar and caraway seeds. Cook 12 minutes, or until cabbage is tender; drain.
  • In a medium bowl, toss cabbage with vinegar and butter until thoroughly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 153.4 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

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

MOM'S SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Frances Largeman-Roth

Categories     Leafy Green     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Apple     Healthy     Cabbage     Mandoline     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium head RED CABBAGE, tough outer leaves removed
1/4 cup (60ml) OLIVE OIL
1 RED ONION, diced
2 FUJI APPLES, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
3 JUNIPER BERRIES
3 whole ALLSPICE BERRIES, or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 whole CLOVES, or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 BAY LEAF
1/2 teaspoon SALT
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground BLACK PEPPER
3 tablespoons RED CURRANT JELLY
2 tablespoons BALSAMIC VINEGAR, preferably white
1 teaspoon LIGHT BROWN SUGAR

Steps:

  • 1. Using a box grater, mandoline, or a coarse Microplane grater, grate the cabbage. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • 2. Lower the heat to medium; add the cabbage and apples and stir to combine. Add the juniper berries, allspice berries, cloves, bay leaf, salt, pepper, jelly, vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 cup (120ml) of water and stir to combine. Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for 40 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
  • 3. Remove the juniper berries, allspice berries, cloves, and bay leaf. Serve the cabbage hot or at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Categories     Pork     Side     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Vinegar     Apple     Bacon     Oktoberfest     Cabbage     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 apple, peeled, cored, chopped
4 cups thinly sliced red cabbage (about 3/4 pound)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 cup diced Canadian bacon

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and apple and sauté until golden, about 7 minutes. Add cabbage, vinegar, sugar and celery seed and cook until cabbage is crisp-tender and liquid is reduced to glaze, about 10 minutes. Mix in bacon. Season with salt and pepper.

SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Full of old-fashioned flavor, tangy-sweet cabbage pairs well with pork roasts.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium head red cabbage (1 1/2 lb), thinly sliced
4 slices bacon, diced
1 small onion, sliced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, heat 1 inch water to boiling. Add cabbage; heat to boiling. Boil uncovered about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender; drain and set aside. Wipe out and dry skillet with paper towel.
  • In same skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in onion. Cook 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon and onion with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Drain fat, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet.
  • Stir brown sugar and flour into bacon fat in skillet. Stir in water, vinegar, salt and pepper until well mixed.
  • Stir in cabbage, bacon and onion. Cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

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

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Authentic and tasty! I found this in a recipe book in my Grandma's library (A World of Good Eating). I haven't been able to find a reprint of the book but the recipes are quite delicious.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large red cabbage
4 tablespoons bacon fat
1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tart apples, cored and sliced (Granny Smith is my favorite)
1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Remove the outer leaves and hard core from cabbage and chop coarsely.
  • Heat the bacon fat in a large skillet or kettle. Add onions and slowly cook until tender.
  • Add the cabbage and salt. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
  • Add apples and 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour or until the cabbage is tender.
  • Add the vinegar and sugar and continue to cook 15 minutes longer.
  • Serve hot.
  • NOTE: Sugar and vinegar amounts can be varied according to your family's tastes.

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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This dish can be made in advance and reheated before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dinner Recipes     Dinner Side Dishes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small head red cabbage, (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
7 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground allspice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Granny Smith apple

Steps:

  • Cut cabbage in half lengthwise, remove core, and slice as thinly as possible.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cabbage, and saute stirring until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add vinegar, honey, and spices. Season well with salt and pepper. Add 3 tablespoons water, and continue cooking cabbage until almost soft, about 1 1/2 hours. (Add more water if needed while cabbage is cooking.)
  • Cut apple in half lengthwise, remove core, and slice into very thin wedges. Add to cabbage, and continue cooking until cabbage is soft and almost dry, about 20 more minutes.

SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE SIDE DISH



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Vinegar and cherry juice give this colorful and crunchy side dish it's sweet-tartness.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head red cabbage, shredded
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup canola oil
2 medium apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute cabbage and onion in oil for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add the apples, vinegar, salt, pepper and cherry juice if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until cabbage is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE WITH BACON



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This crunchy eye-catching cooked cabbage is seasoned with a flavorful blend of vinegar, spices and bacon. Even when my mom fixes a big batch, the bowl gets emptied quickly. -Cathy Eland Hightstown, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 medium head red cabbage, shredded (10 cups)
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir the cider vinegar and sugars until sugars are dissolved. Add cabbage; toss to coat. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. , In the drippings, saute apple and onion until tender. Stir in water and cabbage mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with reserved bacon just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Dinner     Lunch     Vinegar     Fall     Cabbage     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
12 1/4-pound red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 12 cups)
6 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add cabbage and sauté until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes. Add sugar; toss to coat evenly. Add vinegar. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until cabbage is tender, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

EASY SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE SAUTE



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Since red cabbage is one of my favorite veggies, I have collected many recipes, this is another easy favorite that makes a wonderful side dish to turkey, or beef. I like to add in chopped cooked bacon, but that is optional. The amounts can be doubled to serve more than 4.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 -5 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, sliced
1 -2 apple, peeled, cored and chopped (I use Gala apples for this)
1 small red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 5 cups)
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar (can use more to taste)
1 teaspoon celery seed (or to taste)
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add in onion and saute until golden (about 7-8 minutes).
  • Add in sliced cabbage, cider vinegar, sugar, celery seeds and black pepper; mix to combine and cook until the cabbage if crisp-tender and the liquid is reduced to a glaze (about 10-12 minutes).
  • Season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.9, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 40.7, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 22.4, Protein 2.4

SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE



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

Provided by SouthernBell2627

Categories     Apple

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/2 small red cabbage, shredded
1 gala apples, cored and sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
  • Rinse cabbage in colander; place in saucepan. Cover; cook 10 minutes or until cabbage is wilted. (Cabbage will steam in water that clings to it).
  • Add apple, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt; stir to combine. Cover; cook over medium-low to medium heat about 15 minutes or until apple is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 159.6, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 25.3, Protein 2.4

SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE



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Categories     Onion     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Low Sodium     Vinegar     Fall     Winter     Cabbage     Dill     Caraway     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced
1 3/4 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 2-pound head red cabbage, cored, thinly sliced (about 12 cups)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup minced fresh dill

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and caraway. Cover; cook 3 minutes. Add cabbage. Cover; cook until cabbage begins to soften, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes. Add vinegar and sugar; cook until cabbage is crisp-tender, stirring often, about 4 minutes longer. Add dill. Season with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Select the right cabbage head: Choose a firm, dense head of red cabbage with vibrant color. Avoid any heads with bruises or signs of wilting.
  • Prepare the cabbage ahead of time: To save time, thinly slice the cabbage and place it in a sealed container in the refrigerator up to 2 days before making the recipe.
  • Use a variety of vinegar: Experiment with different types of vinegar, such as white wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or rice vinegar, to create different flavor profiles.
  • Adjust the sweetness and sourness: Taste the sweet and sour sauce before adding it to the cabbage and adjust the sugar and vinegar levels to your preference.
  • Garnish with fresh herbs: Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, just before serving to enhance the flavor and add a pop of color.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour red cabbage is a versatile and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you prefer a tangy or a mild flavor, this recipe provides a customizable option that can be tailored to your taste. With its vibrant color and unique flavor, sweet and sour red cabbage is sure to become a favorite addition to your culinary repertoire.

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