RED WINE-BRAISED CABBAGE AND ONIONS

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This dish is the vegetable incarnation of mulled wine-the cabbage and onions soak up all the flavor of the red wine and spices, becoming incredibly aromatic.

Categories     Fruit     Onion     Vegetable     Side     Braise     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Vinegar     Apple     Red Wine     Fall     Vegan     Cabbage     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 1/2 pound red onions, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 (3-pound) head of red cabbage, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges and wedges cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (16 cups)
2 cups dry red wine (from a 750-ml bottle)
2 cups water
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 firm sweet apple, such as Honey Crisp, Gala, or Fuji, peeled and coarsely grated
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
10 whole black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
Special Equipment
a 6-inch square of cheesecloth; kitchen string

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a 6- to 8-quart wide heavy pot over moderately high heat until foam subsides, then cook onion and cabbage, stirring frequently, until wilted and slightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  • Add wine, water, vinegars, apple, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Wrap peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaf in cheesecloth and tie with string. Add to cabbage mixture, then cover cabbage directly with a round of parchment or wax paper and cover pot with lid. Reduce heat and simmer until cabbage is very tender, about 2 hours.
  • Discard cheesecloth bundle and season cabbage with salt and pepper.

Subroto Roy
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This dish was a bit disappointing. The cabbage was tough and the onions were bland. I think I didn't cook it long enough. I'll try again with a longer cooking time.


Bivek Yadav
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of brown sugar to the red wine sauce to give it a bit of sweetness. I also like to serve it with mashed potatoes.


Holly Saeger
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The cabbage and onions were tender and flavorful, and the red wine sauce was rich and savory. I served it with roasted chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Mary Dottaviano
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I'm not a big fan of cabbage, but I really enjoyed this dish. The red wine and onions mellowed out the cabbage's strong flavor and made it very palatable. I would definitely make this again.


Mohan Yare
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The cabbage and onions were perfectly cooked and the red wine sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Rubi Kabunkuru
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OMG! This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The cabbage was tender and sweet, the onions were caramelized and savory, and the red wine sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Juan Reyna
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This dish was a total failure. The cabbage was tough and the onions were mushy. I think I overcooked it. I'll try again with a lower temperature and a shorter cooking time.


Gbadebo Oluwakemi
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and paprika, and it was much better. I also think it would be good with some crumbled bacon or sausage.


tyler county explorers
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my dish turned out a bit too sour. I think I might have used a red wine that was too young. Next time, I'll try using an older wine with a more mellow flavor.


Wanjaruth Nyaga
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This dish was easy to make and incredibly flavorful. The cabbage and onions were tender and juicy, and the red wine sauce was rich and savory. I highly recommend this recipe!


Liton Liton
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I'm not usually a fan of cabbage, but this recipe changed my mind. The braising process mellowed out the cabbage's strong flavor, and the red wine and onions added a delicious sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again!


John Brown
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This braised cabbage and onions dish was an absolute delight! The red wine added a beautiful color and a rich, complex flavor to the vegetables. I served it as a side dish with roasted chicken, and it was a perfect complement to the savory meat.