Sweet & Simple Braised Red Cabbage (Dutch Oven)

Name: Sweet & Simple Braised Red Cabbage (Dutch Oven)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 2-2.5 lb red cabbage (finely shredded (1 small head or 1/2 a large head)); 1 large tart apple (cored and quartered (I normally use a gala or pink lady which is slightly tart, yet juicy)); 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter (1 stick); 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 sticks cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; drizzle lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h 45min

This is an amazing tasting and easy to make hot side dish for a holiday feast or just a special dinner. It's so worth the time. It makes about 3 cups of braised cabbage and may be refrigerated and reheated for about 5 days.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 02:41:27 GMT