Chef John's Braised Red Cabbage

Chef John's braised red cabbage recipe, made with red wine, seasonings, and a pinch of caraway seeds, is a festive side that's colorful and delicious.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 134 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt to taste
• 1 small head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
• 1 pinch caraway seeds
• 0.33333334326744 cup water
• 0.25 cup red wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add cabbage and cook until it begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Pour in water, wine, and vinegar; stir to combine. Mix in sugar and caraway seeds.

Step 2

Stir, cooking until liquid evaporates and cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. If cabbage isn’t tender, add a splash of water and cook few minutes longer.