Caraway-Spiced Red Cabbage
Published Apr 26, 2022
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Braised red cabbage is a very popular vegetable side in Germany, and almost every family has a variation of their own. I definitely prefer mine with a hefty dose of caraway for an authentic Central European touch. It is a perfect side to roast pork or game.
Caraway-Spiced Red Cabbage
Ingredients
- 3 slices thick-cut bacon, , diced
- 2 cups sliced onions, , from about 1 large onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, , from about 3 cloves
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, , plus more for garnish
- 1 medium red cabbage, , shredded, about 1 pound
- ½ cup water, , divided
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, , cored and diced
- Juice of ½ lemon
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Kosher or fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- Fresh parsley, , for garnish
Instructions
- In a large sauté pan, dry fry the bacon over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-10 minutes.
- Sir in the onions and cook until soft, about 5-8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and caraway seeds and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Sir in the cabbage and ¼ cup of water; cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the apple, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and another ¼ cup of water; season to taste with salt and pepper, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Stir in the maple syrup.
- Adjust the seasonings, if needed, and serve sprinkled with caraway seeds and chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 458mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1363IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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