Caramelized Red Cabbage

Name: Caramelized Red Cabbage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg of Red Cabbages; Mezza glass of Water; 2 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar; 2 tablespoons of Brown Sugar; Table Salt; Black Pepper

Caramelized red cabbage is a quick, easy side dish made with very few ingredients, perfect alongside roast meats.

Difficulty Easy
Preparation 5 minutes
Cooking 35 minutes
Servings for 4 people

Caramelized Red Cabbage is a flavorful side dish that is truly quick and easy to make, and it is perfect both hot and cold. This sweet and sour red cabbage is ideal served with vegetarian or meat main courses, especially roasts.

To make caramelized red cabbage you need very few ingredients: red cabbage, often also called purple cabbage, water, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper, and in no time you will bring to the table a tasty, truly original side dish that will win over all your guests.

If you love caramelized vegetables, we also recommend the Caramelized Tropea Onions, the Caramelized Potatoes and the Sweet and Sour Onions. Now let’s see how to make Caramelized Red Cabbage.

Ingredients for 4 people

1 kg of Red Cabbages
1/2 glass of Water
2 tablespoons of Balsamic Vinegar
2 tablespoons of Brown Sugar
Table Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

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Method

To make the Caramelized Red Cabbage, start by washing and trimming the cabbage, then cut it into thin strips. Take a fairly large nonstick skillet and cook the red cabbage in it with the water, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. When the water comes to a boil, cover with a lid and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring often. When it starts to caramelize, serve the Caramelized Red Cabbage. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

You can add herbs to Caramelized Red Cabbage for extra flavor, such as bay leaf or dill.

Tips

Caramelized Red Cabbage is excellent both hot and cold, and it is perfect served alongside roast meats.

Storage

Caramelized Red Cabbage keeps for one day in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

You can also keep Caramelized Red Cabbage for longer: just boil some glass jars in water to sterilize them (or use a jar sterilizer), fill them with the cabbage while it is still hot, and close them to create a vacuum seal. This way your Caramelized Red Cabbage will keep for a few months.