Sweet and sour cabbage wedges strike a perfect balance between sweet and sour flavors, making them an ideal side dish or a light main course. They are a delightful addition to summer cookouts or picnics, but they are equally enjoyable as a comforting dish on a cold winter day. Preparing sweet and sour cabbage wedges is a simple and rewarding process that can be accomplished with a few basic ingredients and a bit of time.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
"I HELPED MOTHER shred the cabbage and cut up the apples for this recipe. The touch of tartness is wonderful with the sauerbraten. This is one part of the meal that is even tastier if it can be made ahead."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine drippings or oil, brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Add cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add apples, cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes more or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds and 1 minced garlic clove; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Halve 2 pounds carrots lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces; add to the skillet along with 1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons each brown sugar and cider vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in 4 cups shredded red cabbage and season with salt; cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add a squeeze of lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and top with torn fresh dill and parsley.
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
A sprinkling of herbs or spices will make your favorite vegetables even more delicious.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven (or other 5-quart pot), heat oil over medium-low heat. Add cabbage, pineapple, sugar, and vinegar; stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Cover; cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage has wilted (but is not mushy), about 35 minutes.
- Remove from heat; stir in dill. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy kettle, cook the onions with the prosciutto, garlic and chilies in 6 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Stir until they are softened. Add the cabbage and saute it over moderately high heat, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the sugar, the tomatoes with the reserved juice, 3 tablespoons of the vinegar, the broth and the oregano. Bring the mixture to a boil, simmer it, covered for 15 minutes.
- Let the mixture cool to warm, uncovered, and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, and the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar. Season to taste. Transfer the cabbage mixture to a serving dish and sprinkle it with the parsley.
SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE WITH BACON
After I came up with this recipe, I finally succeeded in getting my kids to eat cooked cabbage. I think the touch of sweet flavor was appealing.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon; set aside. Saute cabbage and onion in drippings until tender. Add remaining ingredients; stir until thickened. Stir in bacon. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY SWEET AND SOUR BEEF AND CABBAGE
I found this on one of those recipe cards at the grocery store. It's a little different than most of the cabbage casserole recipes I've seen posted, so I thought I'd share it. *Note: Be sure to core the cabbage well or it will be tough.
Provided by Denise in da Kitchen
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet cook ground beef, onion, celery, and green pepper till meat is browned; drain off fat.
- Sprinkle meat mixture with rolled oats, parsley, the 3/4 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and the 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
- Core cabbage; cut into six wedges.
- Place atop meat.
- In bowl combine tomato sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, the 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the dash of pepper; mix well.
- Pour over cabbage and meat.
- Cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or till cabbage is tender.
- Serve at once.
NANA'S SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE
The cabbage cooks with the sugar and vinegar to make a nice mellow flavor. My Nana would serve it with potato dumplings and sour bratten. One of my favorite recipes. To make this recipe lighter just substitute the sugar for 1 1/2 times it's amount in Splenda.
Provided by gingersnap081
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute onion in butter until golden brown.
- Add the sugar, vinegar, caraway, pepper and salt. Mix.
- Add the purple cabbage and toss well with the wet ingredients.
- Cook covered (dutch oven works best) over medium heat about 40 minutes or until cabbage is tender.
SWEET AND SPICY ROASTED CABBAGE WEDGES
These sweet and spicy roasted cabbage wedges go great with stir-fried beef, pork, chicken, or served on their own.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Roasted Vegetable Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut cabbage vertically through the core into 4 wedges. Whisk Thai sweet chili sauce and Sriracha together in a bowl.
- Place cabbage wedges on the prepared baking sheet and brush 1/2 of the chili-Sriracha sauce over the top of each wedge.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Heat the oven's broiler to high. Brush remaining sauce over the cabbage wedges. Broil for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 477.1 mg, Sugar 14.6 g
UNSTUFFED SWEET-AND-SOUR CABBAGE
Provided by Andrea Albin
Categories Beef Pork Quick & Easy Dinner Dried Fruit Cabbage Simmer Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place cabbage in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet with broth, 1 garlic clove (sliced), and a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cook, covered, turning cabbage occasionally, until very tender, about 45 minutes. (Add more broth or water if necessary.)
- Meanwhile, cook onion and remaining garlic in oil in a heavy medium pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and stir in ground meats along with 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring and breaking up lumps with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes with their juice, cranberries, vinegar, and brown sugar and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with spoon, until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt.
- Pour sauce into skillet with cabbage and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
VEGETARIAN SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE ROLLS
Meatless slow cooker entree of sweet and sour cabbage rolls that is sweet and tangy.
Provided by Bea Smith
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Main Dish Recipes Stuffed Cabbage
Time 3h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- While water is coming to a boil, remove 8 outer leaves from the head of cabbage. Shred remaining cabbage. Place 4 cups shredded cabbage in the bottom of a 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Reserve any extra cabbage for another use.
- Cook the outer cabbage leaves in the boiling water until just limp, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain. Trim the thick rib in the center of each leaf; set aside.
- Combine beans, rice, 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in a medium bowl. Divide bean mixture evenly among cooled cabbage leaves, using about 1/3 cup mixture per leaf. Fold the sides of each leaf over the filling and roll up.
- Combine remaining spaghetti sauce, raisins, lemon juice, and brown sugar in a bowl.
- Pour 1/2 of the sauce over the cabbage in the slow cooker; stir to mix. Place cabbage rolls on top and pour remaining sauce over the rolls.
- Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.7 calories, Carbohydrate 95.8 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 22.5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1206.5 mg, Sugar 43.2 g
SWEET-AND-SOUR RED CABBAGE
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
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:
- Choose the right cabbage: Select a firm, tightly packed head of cabbage for best results.
- Cut the cabbage properly: Cut the cabbage into even-sized wedges to ensure even cooking.
- Use a large skillet: A large skillet will allow the cabbage to cook evenly and prevent it from overcrowding.
- Sauté the cabbage in oil: Sautéing the cabbage in oil will help it to caramelize and develop a slightly crispy texture.
- Add the vinegar and sugar mixture: The vinegar and sugar mixture will add a sweet and tangy flavor to the cabbage.
- Simmer the cabbage until tender: Simmer the cabbage until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Serve the cabbage hot or cold: Sweet and sour cabbage can be served hot or cold, depending on your preference.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour cabbage is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed all year round. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it hot or cold, sweet or tangy, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy side dish, give sweet and sour cabbage a try. You won't be disappointed!
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