Sweet and Sour Cabbage Recipe

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage in serving dish with spoon

Sweet and Sour Cabbage Recipe

You don't need to travel to Germany to enjoy the sweet and sour flavor of braised red cabbage. This easy side dish pairs nicely with hearty mains like bratwurst, schnitzel, roast chicken, and pork chops.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine German

Keyword sweet and sour red cabbage

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings cups

Calories 138kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds red cabbage, 1 medium-size head
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup water
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf

Instructions

Prepare the cabbage. Cut a 2-pound head of cabbage in half, remove the core, slice into ⅜-inch ribbons to make 8 cups, then set aside.
Start the sauté. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over medium-high. Add 1 medium diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened but not browned, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cabbage, then add 1 cup red wine vinegar, 1 cup water, ⅓ cup sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
Cover and cook. Cover with a lid and cook for 45-50 minutes or until the cabbage is tender and flavorful. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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