Krassnaya Kapusta Red Cabbage

Krassnaya Kapusta Red Cabbage is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that brings a touch of Eastern European warmth to your table. Featuring tender shreds of red cabbage harmonized with sweet-tart apple, caramelized onion, and a delicate blend of apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and cinnamon, this dish offers a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. Gently simmered to perfection, it transforms humble ingredients into a richly textured accompaniment that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, hearty stews, or even vegetarian mains. Quick to prepare and made with simple pantry staples, this red cabbage recipe is a delightful way to brighten any plate.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head (approximately 2 pounds) red cabbage
• 1 large apple (preferably tart, like Granny Smith)
• 1 medium onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and slice it in half. Remove the core, then thinly slice the cabbage into fine shreds.

Step 2

Peel, core, and dice the apple into small cubes. Set aside.

Step 3

Peel and thinly slice the onion into half-moons.

Step 4

In a large skillet or pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion to the pan and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the diced apple and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add the shredded red cabbage to the skillet, stirring well to combine with the apples and onion.

Step 8

Sprinkle in the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cinnamon, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Pour in the water, stir, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 10

Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Let the cabbage cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar to achieve your desired balance.

Step 12

Serve warm as a side dish to accompany roasted meats or other hearty main dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1510.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	772.2

Total Fat 24.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 2768.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.8g	0%
Total Sugars 82.1g
Protein 13.5g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 499.0mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2770.1mg	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: 26.4%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 67.2%