Cider Vinegar Braised Cabbage Wedges – From A Chef’s Kitchen

The goodness of apple cider vinegar and cabbage come collectively in these spicy braised cabbage wedges prepared in lower than 45 minutes! braised cabbage wedges in cider vinegar are positive so as to add zing when served as a facet to fall and winter entrées.

Attempt it with my Sluggish Cooker Boneless Beef Quick Rib Bourguignon, Straightforward Hen and Sausage Cassoulet or with an important meatloaf like my Chili Glazed Meatloaf.

why this recipe is a keeper!

Apple cider vinegar is reported to have quite a few well being advantages and cabbage is likely one of the most nutritious greens on the planet. right here, the 2 come collectively to create a simple, spicy, and wholesome facet dish that is prepared in lower than 45 minutes.

Braised Cabbage Wedges in Cider Vinegar are made with easy pantry substances for a lightweight and vigorous facet dish that pairs completely with fall and winter meals which might be candy like sausage or are typically spicy wealthy facet like roasts and stews.

leftover braised cabbage wedges reheat splendidly and likewise freeze very effectively!

the right way to make Braised Cabbage Wedges in Cider Vinegar:

recipe substances:

Here is all the things you may have to make this cabbage recipe together with the right way to make it. see recipe card beneath for actual quantities.

ingredient notes:

• Inexperienced Cabbage: I’ve solely tried this recipe with inexperienced cabbage. inexperienced cabbage softens and has a touch of sweetness after cooking, making it excellent with this sizzling sauce. inexperienced cabbage is extra “hardy” than different cabbage varieties, so it holds up effectively to cooking.
• Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is mainly fermented apple juice. the “mom” is just a cloud of yeast and micro organism that’s touted as a probiotic. Right here is extra info on apple cider vinegar from internet md. you wish to use a top quality apple cider vinegar on this braised cabbage recipe like bragg’s. cheaper retailer or off-model manufacturers are greatest used for pickling.
• Spicy Brown Mustard: Spicy brown mustard is considered one of my new favourite mustards! Brown mustard is made with brown mustard seeds that aren’t utterly floor so it additionally has a rough texture. I take advantage of it on this recipe as a result of it has much less vinegar than different mustards and offers it a spicy contact.

step-by-step directions:

• Collect and put together all of the substances.
• lower a medium head of cabbage into six equal wedges. maintain the core intact so the wedges do not collapse when braising.
• Whisk collectively all of the substances for the sauce: water, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to style. set it apart.
• warmth oil in a big skillet or sauté over medium-excessive warmth.
• Season the cabbage wedges with salt and pepper and place within the pan and sear for two-3 minutes on each lower sides of the wedge to provide it some shade.
• switch the cabbage wedges to a plate.
• Pour the sauce into the pan and convey to a boil.
• Let the sauce simmer for 4-5 minutes to scale back it a bit.
• place the cabbage wedges within the sauce…
• simmer uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or till cabbage slices are tender, flipping midway via. in the event you favor them softer, cook dinner them longer, however chances are you’ll wish to cowl them so the sauce does not utterly evaporate.

that is it! garnish the braised cabbage slices with some chopped recent parsley if desired!

chef ideas and tips:

• depart heart intact to stop cabbage wedges from falling aside. you may at all times take away it after braising.
• add extra taste through the use of hen broth as an alternative of water, add bacon or onion.

steadily requested questions:

additionally nice with:

• beef stroganoff
• Cheese Skillet Hen Pot Pie
• Garlic Herb Butter Roast Hen with Root Greens
• Pecan Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Mustard Sauce
• Garlic Herb Roasted Hen with Roasted Rosemary Dijon Fingerling Potatoes
• stuffed zucchini

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