Purple Braised Cabbage

Purple Braised Cabbage

Purple Braised Cabbage

Souper simple side for you today – an easy braised cabbage. It’s perfect with grilled pork chops or fried chicken. Little bit of bite from the vinegar and the delicious spices. The bacon gives it a richness that you’ll really enjoy!

cabbage and onions

You’ll start with some purple cabbage, white cabbage and red onion and then add some sweet and some sour spices to make this yummy side dish.

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Purple Braised Cabbage

Purple Braised Cabbage - Love to serve this with pork chops or bbq'd beef. The acidity of the braised cabbage balances with the richness of the meat.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time1 hr

Total Time1 hr 15 mins

Course: Vegetables and Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 150kcal

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon cut into lardons
• 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
• 1/2 head red cabbage
• 1/4 head green cabbage
• 1 cloves garlic minced
• 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar optional
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Begin by sauteing the bacon in a large heavy bottom pot over medium-low heat. Render the bacon slowly until the fat is mostly cooked out.
• Add the onions & garlic - mix thoroughly to coat with the bacon fat and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until the onion has begun to soften.
• While those ingredients are cooking, shred the cabbage, Cut in half & then quarter again to easily remove the core. Then slice the cabbage thinly to shred. When the onions are softened, add the cabbage to the pot, along with the vinegar, honey, chicken stock and brown sugar. Continuing stirring and coating the cabbage. Increase the heat to medium high and bring it to a boil, then reduce to low and simmer partially covered for about an hour.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 529mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 17.3% | Vitamin C: 66.1% | Calcium: 4.9% | Iron: 4.8%

Terrific side dish! Love to serve this with pork chops or slices of bbq’d tri tip. The acidity of the braised cabbage balances so well with the richness of the meat. Cabbage is really versatile and great when you’re working with a budget.