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glossy spiced braised red cabbage with deep purple color in a wide horizontal shot, served in a ceramic dish on a holiday table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Spiced Red Cabbage

Red cabbage is cooked very slowly with apple, vinegar, and some warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 red cabbage shredded
  • 1 apple grated
  • 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the cabbage and grated apple and stir to coat.
  3. Pour in the vinegar and add the brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.
  4. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Uncover and cook 5 more minutes until tender and glossy, then serve warm.

Notes

This reheats beautifully, so it is a great make-ahead side.