Sweet Sour Red Cabbage

Transform your meals with the irresistible balance of flavors in this Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage recipe. Perfectly blending tender shreds of red cabbage with caramelized onions, grated apples, and warming spices like allspice and cloves, this dish sings with rich, tangy-sweet notes from brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. Sautéed in butter and simmered to perfection, this classic side dish is as comforting as it is vibrant, making it an eye-catching addition to your table. Ready in just over an hour and ideal for pairing with roasted meats, sausages, or hearty grain dishes, this easy-to-make recipe is a must-try for cozy family dinners or festive holiday spreads.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head (about 2 pounds) Red cabbage
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 medium Apples, peeled and grated
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, then quarter and core it. Thinly slice the cabbage into shreds and set aside.

Step 2

Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the unsalted butter and allow it to melt.

Step 3

Once the butter is melted, add the finely chopped yellow onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Stir in the brown sugar and allow it to melt into the onions, cooking for another minute.

Step 5

Add the apple cider vinegar to the pot, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 6

Stir in the grated apples, ground allspice, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices and flavors.

Step 7

Add the shredded red cabbage to the pot. Toss to coat the cabbage with the apple and onion mixture.

Step 8

Pour in the water, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer gently for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and has absorbed the flavors.

Step 9

Taste the cabbage and adjust for seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar, if desired.

Step 10

Serve the sweet and sour red cabbage warm as a side dish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1536.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	775.0

Total Fat 25.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 2629.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 143.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.9g	0%
Total Sugars 88.3g
Protein 12.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 495.6mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 2776.6mg	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: 27.2%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 66.9%