Braised Red Cabbage Choux Rouges Braiss

Transform your table with the sweet and tangy allure of Braised Red Cabbage (Choux Rouges Braisés), a classic French-inspired side dish perfect for accentuating hearty main courses. This recipe combines vibrant red cabbage with tender slices of apple and onion, simmered in a fragrant blend of red wine vinegar, brown sugar, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Slowly braised to perfection in a rich vegetable stock, the cabbage absorbs every nuance of flavor, becoming melt-in-your-mouth tender. Ideal for holiday feasts or cozy dinners, this dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, duck, or even a vegetarian spread. With just 20 minutes of prep and a simple stovetop technique, it's an exquisite addition to your culinary repertoire that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head (about 2 lb) red cabbage
• 2 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apple
• 1 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 cup vegetable stock (or water)

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and shred the cabbage thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline.

Step 2

In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and apples, and sauté until they begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the shredded cabbage to the pot, stirring to combine it with the onions and apples.

Step 4

Sprinkle the mixture with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well to coat evenly.

Step 5

Pour the red wine vinegar and vegetable stock over the cabbage mixture. Add the whole cloves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Raise the heat to medium-high and bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 7

Simmer the cabbage gently for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes tender and has absorbed the flavors of the spices.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Remove the whole cloves before serving.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish to roasted meats, duck, or any hearty main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(856.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	597.0

Total Fat 24.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 3389.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 69.4g
Protein 3.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 116.6mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 815.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.7%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 61.0%