Splcy Red Cabbage

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, sweet-and-sour red cabbage side dish with apples and bacon
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This vibrant red cabbage dish balances sweet, sour, and savory flavors for a truly satisfying side. The deep purple cabbage is cooked until tender but still crisp, then tossed with tart apples, a touch of brown sugar, and savory bacon bits. The result is a colorful, flavorful addition to any meal, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. It pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or hearty stews, bringing a pop of color and taste to your table.

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Splcy Red Cabbage

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 194.5

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This vibrant red cabbage dish balances sweet, sour, and savory flavors for a truly satisfying side. The deep purple cabbage is cooked until tender but still crisp, then tossed with tart apples, a touch of brown sugar, and savory bacon bits. The result is a colorful, flavorful addition to any meal, perfect for holidays or weeknight dinners. It pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or hearty stews, bringing a pop of color and taste to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Drain the cabbage, reserving the liquid; set the cabbage aside.
  2. Add enough water to the reserved liquid to equal 1-1/3 cups; set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
  4. Remove bacon to paper towel to drain.
  5. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
  6. Cook the onion in drippings until tender.
  7. Add apples, vinegar, brown sugar and cloves.
  8. Combine flour with reserved liquid; pour into skillet.
  9. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1 minute or until thickened.
  10. Stir in cabbage and bacon; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 194.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 50.0g17%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 50.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Yield: 6-8 servings

This recipe calls for 16 oz of cabbage, 2 tsp vinegar, 5 bacon strips, 2 tsp brown sugar, 1/2 c chopped onion, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves. Adjust spice levels to taste.

Keywords: red cabbage, apples, bacon, vinegar, brown sugar, clove, onion, side dish, sweet and sour, vegetable, cooked cabbage, flavorful, easy recipe, meal prep, dinner side
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