Braised red cabbage with apples
Sweet and tangy braised red cabbage with apple, raisins, and vinegar, slowly cooked until tender and flavorful. A perfect make-ahead side dish for roasts or festive meals.
Updated : 21 August, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
50 grams
Butter
1
Onion
2
Apple
1 kilograms
Red cabbage
100 grams
Raisins
200 milliliters
Vinegar
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Melt the butter in a stainless steel or flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat.
Step 2
Add the finely sliced onion and fry gently for about 3 minutes. Stir in the sliced apple and cabbage, cooking for around 5 minutes, until beginning to soften. Mix in the raisins and vinegar.
Step 3
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 1 hour, or until the vegetables are just tender. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then replace the lid and continue cooking until the cabbage is fully tender and any remaining liquid has evaporated.
Step 4
This dish can be made ahead and will keep, covered, in the fridge for several days. Reheat gently before serving.