quick-braised red cabbage and apple

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

A trilogy of apple-cider, cider vinegar, and ample chunks of Gala or Fuji- contributes sweet-tart goodness to this Germanic dish. It's a simple, straightforward celebration of fall. From Gourmet, October 2007.

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quick-braised red cabbage and apple

  • 1
    garlic clove, smashed
  • 3 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 2 lb
    red cabbage, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1
    gala or fuji apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/2 c
    unfiltered apple cider
  • 1/2 tsp
    caraway seeds
  • 2
    whole allspice, crushed, optional
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    pepper

How To Make quick-braised red cabbage and apple

  • 1
    Cook garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add cabbage, apple, cider, caraway, allspice (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • 2
    Add vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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