Portions: 4 servings Calories: 309kcal |
I love red cabbage, and I especially love cooked red cabbage. This easy recipe for a sautéed red cabbage sweet and sour slaw is one of my favorite ways to serve this colorful vegetable.
By - Revised . Original Jul 29, 2021.
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage [Video+Recipe] Bacon Slaw.
Why we ❤️ it
- This easy sautéed purple cabbage recipe is my favorite way to eat it, it's a sort of salad that combines sweet and sour flavors and the umami taste and texture of bacon.
- It's best served at room temperature, so it's a great option for cookouts and barbecue meals (which is how we usually serve it).
- If you've never cooked purple cabbage and were wondering what to do with it, this is a great and simple way to prepare it.
- Once cooked, purple cabbage retains some of its crunchy texture and can be easily combined with many flavors and ingredients.
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage [Video+Recipe] Bacon Slaw
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon, [227 g]
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced thinly
- ½ purple cabbage, shredded finely
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar (white, granulated)
- 1½ teaspoon salt, (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper, (or to taste)
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Preparation
1. Browning bacon
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and once heated add the bacon to it.Cook stirring until the edges are browned (3-5 minutes).
2. Cooking onion
- Stir in the onion and cook stirring over medium heat until the onion turns translucent (about 2 minutes).
3. Cooking cabbage
- Stir in the cabbage and sauté until it is heated through (about 1 minute).Pour in the vinegar, salt, and sugar and cook stirring for another minute. The cabbage should be slightly wilted but still have some bite to it.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serving
- Serve at room temperature. Put extra vinegar on the table for those who prefer it more sour.
Top tips
- How to chop red cabbage: Cut the cabbage into quarters and remove the core. Slice the cabbage finely with a sharp knife, or-better yet-with a mandolin.
- Quantity: For four people, we will only use half of the cabbage, but as it keeps very well for a day, you can double the recipe (use the whole cabbage and double the other ingredients) and save the leftovers for the next day.
- Vinegar substitutes: You can substitute apple cider vinegar for red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar if you want to try different flavors.
- Sugar substitute: You can substitute maple syrup or honey to taste.
- Keto version: For a low-carb version, omit the sugar or use your favorite sweetener to taste.
- Storing leftovers: Store leftover cabbage in the refrigerator in an airtight container and reheat slightly before serving.
Serving suggestions
This braised cabbage dish is one of my favorite side dishes for cookouts and summer BBQs. It is also great with roast chicken, air fryer chicken, grilled sausages, and BBQ pork chops,
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Nutrition
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