Braised Red Cabbage with Apple and Onion

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Martha Stewart Test Kitchen

Updated on September 29, 2022

Servings:

4

The combination of cabbage and apples is what makes this easy braised cabbage side dish a classic favorite. The fruity and savory mix softens in a knob of butter before ribbons of cabbage are added to the pot. A touch of cider vinegar deepens the apple flavor, while sugar brings a subtle sweetness to the meltingly tender cabbage. Just a quick 25-minute simmer and this fragrant, vibrant dish is table-ready.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 Gala or Fuji apple, halved, cored, and sliced
1 head red cabbage (2 pounds), cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
½ cup water

Directions

In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and apple; cook, stirring, until onion softens, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in red cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Add vinegar, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, November 2009