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A bowl of Braised Cabbage Recipe in a savory sauce, topped with fresh dill and bits of tomato.

Braised Cabbage Recipe

A simple, budget-friendly Braised Cabbage Recipe that transforms humble cabbage into tender, buttery wedges with caramelized edges and a tangy-sweet glaze. Perfect as a side dish for meats or a stand-alone comfort food. Emma’s favorite!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Keyword: Best braised cabbage recipe, Braised cabbage Indian recipe, Braised green cabbage recipe, Braised red cabbage recipe, Braised white cabbage BBC, Braised white cabbage recipe, Oven braised cabbage, Simple braised cabbage recipe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Resting Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • 1 Chef’s knife (For cutting the cabbage into wedges)
  • 1 Large Skillet with Lid (12-inch works best for braising evenly)
  • 1 Tongs/Spatula (Makes flipping and serving wedges easy)

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium head Cabbage - Cut into 6–8 wedges
  • 3 tablespoon Unsalted Butter - For browning & richness
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion - Thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves - Minced
  • 1 cup Broth - Chicken or vegetable
  • 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar - Adds tang & balance
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar - Light sweetness
  • – – Salt & Pepper - To taste

Optional Flavor Boosters

  • ½ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes - Spicy kick
  • 2–3 tbsp Bacon Pieces - Smoky depth
  • ½ teaspoon Caraway Seeds - German-style flavor
  • ½ cup Apple Slices - Sweet-tart balance
  • 1 sprig Fresh Thyme - Herbal aroma

Instructions

  • Remove outer leaves, cut into wedges, slice onion, mince garlic, and season everything well.
    Chopping board with sliced red cabbage, green cabbage wedges, diced onions, garlic cloves, and a whole onion.
  • Heat butter in skillet and sear cabbage wedges until golden brown on both sides.
    Green cabbage wedges searing in a skillet with onions until golden brown.
  • Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic for extra fragrance and depth of flavor.
    Cabbage wedges in a skillet being braised, while broth is ladled over the top for flavor.
  • Return wedges, add broth, vinegar, and sugar, cover skillet, and simmer until tender.
  • Uncover, reduce liquid into glaze, let rest briefly, then serve with juices on top.
    A bowl of Braised Cabbage Recipe in a savory sauce, topped with fresh dill and bits of tomato.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 120kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 13g (4%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 250mg (11%) | Potassium: 400mg (11%) | Fiber: 4g (17%) | Sugar: 6g (7%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 40mg (48%) | Calcium: 60mg (6%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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