Winter Spiced Sweet Sour Braised Red Cabbage
Winter spiced sweet sour braised red cabbage is a classic German dish that is perfect for the colder months. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is easy to make.
Ingredients:
* 1 medium red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
* 1 onion, thinly sliced
* 1 apple, peeled and thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
* 1/2 cup brown sugar
* 1/4 cup water
* 1 teaspoon ground cloves
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the cabbage, onion, apple, vinegar, brown sugar, water, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender and the liquid has thickened.
3. Serve warm with your favorite main course.
Tips:
* For a sweeter dish, add more brown sugar to taste.
* For a more sour dish, add more red wine vinegar to taste.
* You can also add other spices to taste, such as ginger, allspice, or star anise.
* If you don't have red wine vinegar, you can use white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
Variations:
* Add 1/2 cup of raisins or currants to the pot for a sweeter dish.
* Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or almonds to the pot for a crunchy texture.
* Serve the cabbage over mashed potatoes or egg noodles for a complete meal.
Benefits of Winter Spiced Sweet Sour Braised Red Cabbage:
* Red cabbage is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as fiber.
* Apples are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.
* The spices in this dish, such as cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, have antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
* This dish is also a good source of iron, magnesium, and calcium.
Winter spiced sweet sour braised red cabbage is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for the colder months. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of main courses.