Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple

A comforting side dish of red cabbage braised with sweet apple, aromatic caraway seeds, and apple cider. The combination of tender cabbage and fruit creates a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.

6 servings
21 min

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 lb red cabbage
  • 1 whole Gala or Fuji apple
  • ½ cup unfiltered apple cider
  • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 2 whole allspice
  • tablespoons apple-cider vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 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.

    18 min

  2. 2.

    Add vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

    3 min

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