Danish Braised Cabbage
Experience the rich, comforting flavors of traditional Danish cuisine with this Danish Braised Cabbage recipe, a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. This vibrant side dish combines tender red cabbage with diced apples, a splash of red wine vinegar, and a touch of brown sugar, all simmered to perfection in a buttery base. The slow-cooking process allows the ingredients to meld beautifully, creating a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a flavor profile that's irresistible. Ready in just over an hour, this easy yet elegant dish is ideal for pairing with roasted pork, duck, or any hearty main course. Whether as a holiday staple or a cozy weeknight side, this soulful Danish classic is sure to brighten your table.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium head red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium apples
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, then quarter it and remove the core. Slice the cabbage thinly and set aside.
Step 2
Peel the apples, core them, and dice into small pieces.
Step 3
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the sliced cabbage to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to soften.
Step 5
Stir in the diced apples, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Step 6
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional vinegar, sugar, salt, or pepper if desired.
Step 9
Serve warm as a side dish to roast pork, duck, or your favorite hearty main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1475.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 750.8 |
| Total Fat 24.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g | |
| Cholesterol 65.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2729.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 136.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 89.7g | |
| Protein 9.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 4.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 411.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2310.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories