Vibrant Red Braised Cabbage (Perfect Holiday Side)
When we went to Germany, we fell in love with this simple yet surprisingly flavorful and nutrient dense cabbage dish! So we rushed to make it at home and adjusted a few ingredients
It is honestly so gorgeous (I mean look at that color), making it the perfect holiday side to wow everyone. We’re making this for Thanksgiving this year because it pairs so well scooped up with turkey and potatoes
This recipe is great for gut health as well since it is rich in fiber, antioxidants, many vitamins, and contains bone broth. So definitely give this one a try, you will fall in love as well!!
Ingredients and Benefits:
Purple cabbage: Rich in anthocyanins that lower blood pressure and decrease heart attack risk
Red onion: Rich in antioxidants, anthocyanins, fiber, vitamins, and quercetin for heart health, metabolism benefits, and anti-inflammatory effects
Bay leaves: Have digestive, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. They are a good source of vitamin A, B6, C, calcium, and iron as well
Cloves: Contain hydro-alcoholic compounds to help increase bone density and minerals. They are also rich in antioxidants that may help prevent cancer
Apples: Rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C and E, and polyphenols for heathy digestion, brain health, and satiation
Grass-fed butter: Rich in vitamin k2 and A, CLA, beta-carotene, and health fats for digestion, hormones, and skin health. Any animal fat will do
White vinegar: Helps control blood sugar
Grass-fed bone broth: Rich in protein, collagen, glycine, and gelatin for gut soothing benefits and improved skin, joint, and sleep health
Jam: I like to use one only sweetened with fruit or you can make my chia jam recipe for extra fiber!
This red braised cabbage recipe is so full of flavor and compliments a grilled or roasted meat very well! Whether you want a delicious side for a regular day or want to impress your guests, this is the perfect dish to try.
- 1 purple cabbage
- 1 red onion
- 2 bay leaf
- 4 cloves
- 1 red apple, peeled and diced
- 4 tbsp grass-fed butter or ghee
- 3 tbsp white vinegar
- -salt, pepper
- 1 cups 1.5 pasture-raised chicken broth
- 2 tbsp jam/jelly (raspberry or favorite jelly)
- 1 tsp tapioca starch if needed
- Dice 1/2 onion, save other half, and cut slits in it to insert bay leaves and cloves
- Peel and dice 1 large red apple
- Add tablespoons of butter or favorite fat to deep pan
- Sauté apples and onion until they turn clear. Add vinegar and stir
- Add shredded cabbage, stir on high heat for about 3 minutes.
- -Lower heat to med-low and add 1/2 onion with bay leaves/cloves and broth
- Cover and cook for 30-45 min
- Remove lid, take out 1/2 onion
- Add 1 tablespoon of jelly and stir
- If very liquidy- mix together 1 teaspoon of tapioca starch with 2 tbsp water then add into cabbage, stir until thickened into sauce
- Serve with your favorite meat, it tastes so good together!
