Chef John's Braised Red Cabbage

Braised red cabbage cooked with red wine, seasonings, and a pinch of caraway seeds makes an easy festive side dish 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

Continue to cook and stir until liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. If cabbage isn't quite tender, add a splash of water and continue cooking a few more minutes.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

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