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Oktoberfest Braised Red Cabbage & Apples

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Description

This Oktoberfest-inspired quick-braised red cabbage with apples is the perfect combination of sweet and savory and adds a deliciously authentic German feel to any sausage-themed meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 clove Garlic, Smashed
  • 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 pounds Red Cabbage, Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Slices
  • 1 whole Gala Or Fuji Apple Cut Into 1/2 Inch Cubed Pieces
  • ½ cups Unfiltered Apple Cider
  • ½ teaspoons Caraway Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice (optional)
  • 1-½ Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1-½ Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar Or Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt, Plus More To Taste
  • ½ teaspoons Pepper, Plus More To Taste

Preparation

In a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, cook garlic in butter, stirring, for 1 minute. Add cabbage, apple, cider, caraway, allspice (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.

Add vinegars and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Note: The original recipe calls for just 1 1/2 tablespoons of apple-cider vinegar. However, I found adding the additional white wine vinegar really added an extra sweetness to the dish which contrasted nicely with the stronger apple cider vinegar.

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lestat543 on 1.18.2011

I have made this twice and each time it has been great and is close to what my mom would make . itis a great must have recipe .

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ewolf on 11.15.2009

I added a thinly sliced red onion with the garlic, and omitted the caraway and allspice (I made this to go with Swedish meatballs, and worried that the flavors might conflict). I let the cabbage braise on the stove at a low heat until I was ready to serve it, so it got extra tender. Very, very good!

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lestat543 on 11.3.2009

cant wait to make it sounds like my moms mmmm Thank you

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ewolf on 8.21.2011

Delicious! The apple and apple cider are really nice additions. Tastes even better the next day!

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lestat543 on 1.18.2011

This war really good. It reminded me of my mother as she would make this as I did not like sour crout growing up. She would make this with Raindeer Roladen. Try is is is worth it.

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