Spicy Red Cabbage
📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A classic sweet and savory side dish featuring shredded red cabbage simmered with apples, brown sugar, and vinegar. Perfect alongside roasted meats or holiday feasts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 35 mins | None | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Chef’s knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6 cups | Red Cabbage | cored and shredded |
| 3 Tbsp | Onion | chopped |
| 1 Tbsp | Bacon Drippings | or butter |
| 5 Tbsp | Brown Sugar | |
| 3 Tbsp | Vinegar | |
| 2 | Apples | cut into thin slices |
Instructions
Prep Work
- Shred 6 cups red cabbage, ensuring you remove and discard the hard core.
- Cut 2 apples into thin slices.
Sauté and Simmer
- In a large skillet, sauté 3 Tbsp chopped onion in 1 Tbsp bacon dripping or butter until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add 5 Tbsp brown sugar, 3 Tbsp vinegar, and the sliced 2 apples to the skillet.
- Stir in the shredded 6 cups red cabbage and cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is tender and cooked through.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be made 1-2 days in advance and reheated gently on the stovetop; the flavors often improve overnight.
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