Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple

Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple
Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple
A trilogy of apple—cider, cider vinegar, and ample chunks of Gala or Fuji— contributes sweet-tart goodness to this Germanic dish. It's a simple, straightforward celebration of fall.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings
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  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 garlic clove, smashed
  • Carbohydrate 19 g(6%)
  • Cholesterol 15 mg(5%)
  • Fat 6 g(9%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 2 g(5%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(19%)
  • Sodium 44 mg(2%)
  • Calories 132

Preparation Cook garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add cabbage, apple, cider, caraway, allspice (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Add vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Preparation Cook garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add cabbage, apple, cider, caraway, allspice (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Add vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.