How to Make Chef John's Braised Red Cabbage - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly magical about the way red cabbage transforms into a rich and flavorful dish when it's braised. The vibrant color of the cabbage is only the beginning of its appeal. Chef John's recipe for braised red cabbage takes this lovely vegetable and turns it into a dish that is deeply satisfying and absolutely delicious.

With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a side dish that will elevate any meal. The combination of tartness from the...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
  • salt to taste
  • ⅓ cup water
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch caraway seeds

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook cabbage in the hot butter until it begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Pour in water, red wine, and red wine vinegar; stir to combine. Mix in sugar and caraway seeds.
  • Continue to cook and stir until liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. If cabbage isn't quite tender, add a splash of water and continue cooking a few more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    134 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 80mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 81mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 377mg