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A plate of cooked red cabbage mixed with pieces of bacon, served on a white dish.

Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage with Bacon

Chef Jenn
Tangy, savory, and slightly sweet, this Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage with Bacon is a classic comfort side that pairs perfectly with roasted meats and holiday spreads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 5 people
Calories 158 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 head of red cabbage shredded
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 cup onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chopped bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, until crispy and the fat has rendered. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  • Add sliced onions to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the shredded red cabbage to coat it in the onion mixture. Add the water or broth over and simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
  • Pour in the apple cider vinegar and brown sugar. Stir and cook uncovered for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Return the bacon to the pot and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • This is an easy recipe to double, if your pot is big enough. The cabbage will cook down, but you’ve got to get it all into the pot.
  • You can adjust the sweetness at the end of the cooking time by adding a bit more sugar, or even more vinegar if you like it tangier.
  • If it looks a little dry, add more water.
  • Make it ahead of time and reheat gently before serving. The flavors deepen overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 944IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword German side dish, red cabbage with bacon, sweet and sour cabbage
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