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Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage balances tangy vinegar with mellow brown sugar, highlighted by warm caraway for a gentle, aromatic bite. Tender-crisp shreds are buttery and glossy, making a vivid companion to pork, sausages, or roasted meats. Serve warm alongside hearty mains when you want a bright, flavorful counterpoint.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook15 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
  1. 1

    Put the cabbage in a medium saucepan. Add the water and the salt, then bring it to a boil.

  2. 2

    Stir in the brown sugar and the caraway seeds; cook until the cabbage is tender, about 12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Drain.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, toss the cabbage with the vinegar and the butter until evenly coated.