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Sweet and Sour Cabbage Recipe

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4.1 from 12 reviews

  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet and Sour Cabbage is a comforting, tender cabbage dish cooked slowly with apple, apple cider vinegar, and warm spices. This recipe blends natural sweetness with a tangy twist, enhanced by the balanced seasoning of salt, pepper, and allspice. Perfect as a savory side dish for fall and winter meals, it delivers a cozy and flavorful addition to your table.

Ingredients

Produce

  • 1 medium head red cabbage, chopped into large chunks (about 6-7 cups)
  • 1 sweet apple, chopped (recommended: Fuji, Honeycrisp, or similar)

Condiments & Spices

  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place the chopped cabbage, apple, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and allspice in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Make sure the pot can be tightly covered to trap the steam during cooking.
  2. Cook Slowly: Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and place it over medium-low heat. Allow the cabbage mixture to cook slowly, stirring every 20 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
  3. Simmer Until Tender: Continue cooking for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until the cabbage is tender and flavorful, absorbing the sweet and sour taste from the apple and vinegar.
  4. Serve: Once tender, remove the pot from heat. Serve warm as a side dish with your favorite entree and enjoy the comforting balance of sweet and sour flavors.

Notes

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning and promote even cooking.
  • Fuji or Honeycrisp apples add the perfect sweetness and hold shape well during cooking.
  • Adjust salt and sugar to your taste preference if you want it sweeter or more savory.
  • This dish pairs beautifully with roasted meats, sausages, or as part of a vegetarian meal.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/sweet-and-sour-cabbage-recipe/