Chez Panisse Braised Red Cabbage

Tender, tangy, and beautifully colored, this Braised Red Cabbage is a perfect side dish that brings warmth and depth to any meal.

Servings and Timing

• For 4 Person(s)
• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 whole red (or green) cabbage, outer leaves removed, cored, sliced thin
• 1 whole medium onion, sliced thin
• 3 tablespoon(s) duck fat, bacon drippings, ghee or cooking fat of choice
• 1 tablespoon(s) sherry vinegar
• 1 whole bay leaf
•  pinch(es) kosher salt & pepper (to taste)
• 0.5 cup(s) water
• 1 whole apple, peeled and grated

Chez Panisse Braised Red Cabbage Directions

1. Gather and chop up the ingredients.
2. Melt duck fat (or bacon drippings) in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.  Add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes, until translucent.
4. Add cabbage, bay leaf, vinegar, salt, pepper and water.  Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Add grated apple to cabbage mixture. Cover and simmer another 5 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings.