Savory Braised Cabbage (Printable)

Tender cabbage braised with onions, carrots, garlic, apple cider vinegar and smoked paprika for a cozy, savory side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium green cabbage (about 2 lbs), cored and sliced
02 - 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Liquids

05 - 1 cup vegetable broth
06 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Spices & Seasoning

08 - 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
02 - Add onions and carrots; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in garlic and caraway seeds; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced cabbage and toss to combine. Cook for 5 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.
05 - Sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the vegetables.
06 - Pour in vegetable broth and apple cider vinegar.
07 - Cover, reduce heat to low, and braise for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and flavors meld.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The cabbage turns silky and deeply savory without any fuss or expensive ingredients.
  • It reheats beautifully, making it one of those rare sides that tastes even better the next day.
  • You probably have everything you need already sitting in your pantry and crisper drawer.
02 -
  • Do not rush the braise by turning up the heat, because low and slow is what transforms the cabbage from tough to silky.
  • If your cabbage is very large, you may need an extra splash of broth to keep things from drying out during cooking.
03 -
  • Slice the cabbage as evenly as possible, because thin pieces braise into silk while thick pieces stay stubbornly crunchy.
  • A splash of apple cider vinegar at the very end, right before serving, wakes up all the flavors like nothing else can.

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