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Purple Braised Cabbage

May 10, 2016 by Bowl Me Over 2 Comments

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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

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.

Purple Braised Cabbage
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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.
Course Vegetables and Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
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: 865IU | Vitamin C: 54.5mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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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.

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About Bowl Me Over

Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties. In the summer I help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create end up in a bowl, hence the name Bowl Me Over! Let's stay connected, you can email me at debra@bowl-me-over.com and find me on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.

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Comments

  1. Lois says

    December 20, 2017 at 8:34 am

    5 stars
    If you like cabbage and I do this is a great side dish. So good. Love it.

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    • Bowl Me Over says

      December 20, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      Yes, it’s an old-fashioned side dish, but super yummy – thank you Lois!

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Welcome to Bowl Me Over! My name is Debra and I’m the Soup Queen! I send warm greetings from sunny California. I am a serious foodie – I’ve been known as the go-to girl in our family for years, catering weddings and anniversary parties and in the summer help cook mountains of food for our family reunions. Often times things I create… About Me . . .

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