Spicy Apples and Red Cabbage Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 50 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Dive into the nostalgic flavors of yesteryears with this delightful recipe straight from a cherished 1966 recipe book. A harmonious fusion of tart apples and vibrant red cabbage, this dish strikes the perfect balance between sour and sweet. Ideal as a zesty sidekick to any meaty main course, it promises to elevate your dining experience with its subtle yet distinct kick.
Recipe Category:
Apple 🍎
Keywords:
Fruit 🍏, Less than 60 Minutes ⏲️, Stove Top 🍳
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 225.8
- Fat Content: 6.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 15.2mg
- Sodium Content: 679.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 43.9g
- Fiber Content: 6.5g
- Sugar Content: 29.9g
- Protein Content: 3.9g
Servings:
This recipe yields approximately 8 servings.
Ingredients:
- 2 yellow onions
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 3 1/2 – 4 cups seedless raisins
- 2 heads red cabbage
- 1 large apple
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
Instructions:
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Saute Onion: In a large kettle, melt butter over medium heat. Add thinly sliced yellow onions and sauté until they turn lightly browned and fragrant, infusing the butter with their sweet aroma.
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Add Raisins, Cabbage, and Apple: To the caramelized onions, add the seedless raisins, finely shredded red cabbage, and diced apple, blending them gently with the onions to ensure even distribution of flavors.
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Prepare Pickling Spice: Bundle up the pickling spice in a damp piece of cheesecloth, securing it tightly to create a makeshift spice bag.
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Infuse with Flavor: Introduce the spice bundle to the cabbage mixture, allowing its aromatic essence to permeate through the dish. Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the taste profile.
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Cover and Cook: Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cover the kettle, allowing the flavors to meld together over low heat for approximately 45 minutes. This slow cooking process ensures that every ingredient absorbs the rich essence of the spices, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors.
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Sweet and Tangy Finish: After the cabbage has softened and developed its characteristic depth of flavor, sprinkle in the sugar and pour in the cider vinegar, infusing the dish with a tantalizing combination of sweetness and tanginess.
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Simmer and Serve: Let the cabbage simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sugar to dissolve and the vinegar to meld seamlessly with the other ingredients. Once done, remove the spice bag, ensuring no trace of its presence remains, and prepare to serve this delectable side dish to eager diners.
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Enjoy: With its vibrant colors and tantalizing aroma, your Spicy Apples and Red Cabbage is now ready to grace the dining table. Serve it alongside your favorite meat dish or enjoy it as a standalone delight, savoring each mouthful of this nostalgic culinary masterpiece.
Bringing together the timeless flavors of tart apples, sweet raisins, and crisp red cabbage, this recipe pays homage to the culinary traditions of yesteryears, infusing every bite with warmth and nostalgia. Whether enjoyed as a side dish or the star of the meal, Spicy Apples and Red Cabbage promises to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a bygone era with each delightful mouthful.
