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Red Cabbage Recipe

There’s something undeniably comforting about traditional recipes that have stood the test of time—passed down through generations, cooked in the warmth of family kitchens, and enjoyed around hearty dinner tables. One such recipe is Polish Red Cabbage,
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Breakfast, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Red cabbage shredded
  • 1 medium head
  • Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium
  • Apple grated
  • 1 large sweet
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp
  • Sugar white or brown
  • 2 tbsp
  • Butter or lard
  • 2 tbsp
  • Salt
  • To taste
  • Pepper
  • To taste
  • Bay leaf optional

Equipment

  • Large skillet 
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife or mandoline slicer
  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step 1: Prepare the cabbage
  1. Remove outer leaves and cut the red cabbage into quarters. Slice finely using a sharp knife or mandoline. Rinse and drain well.
Step 2: Sauté the onion
  1. Heat butter (or lard) in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and cook on medium heat until translucent.
Step 3: Add the cabbage
  1. Add the shredded red cabbage into the skillet. Stir well so the cabbage is coated with the butter and onion mixture.
Step 4: Flavor it
  1. Add the grated apple, sugar, vinegar, bay leaf, and cloves. Mix everything together thoroughly.
Step 5: Simmer
  1. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cabbage should be tender and deeply flavored.
Step 6: Final seasoning
  1. Remove bay leaf and cloves. Taste and adjust with more salt, pepper, or sugar if needed. Serve warm.
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Notes

Calories 100