Braising, low and slow on the stovetop
Sweet-and-Sour Braised Red Cabbage
Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026
About this recipe
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Adding vinegar early keeps red cabbage purple-red instead of turning blue-gray.
Ingredients
Method
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01
Cook onion in butter 5 minutes.
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Add cabbage, apples, vinegar, sugar, water, spices and salt; toss.
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Cover and simmer on low 50–60 minutes, stirring now and then, until tender and glossy.
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04
Remove spices and adjust sweet-sour balance.
Notes & swaps
- Adding vinegar early keeps red cabbage purple-red instead of turning blue-gray.
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