Rosemary Braised Red Cabbage with Kabanos

Name: Rosemary Braised Red Cabbage with Kabanos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: eastern european
Ingredients: 1/2 red cabbage; 1 tbsp olive oil; knob of butter; 1 red onion sliced; 125ml red wine vinegar; 140g soft dark brown sugar; 1 red chilli finely chopped; 2 rosemary sprigs; 1 large Bramley apple cored and roughly chopped; 8 kabanos sausages cut into finger lengths

4.75 (8)

⏱ 130 mins 🍽 Serves 4 🌶 eastern european ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This robust Eastern European dish features red cabbage braised slowly with rosemary, red wine vinegar, brown sugar and Bramley apple, creating a sweet and tangy base. Smoked Polish kabanos sausages are added towards the end, making it a versatile option for a comforting dinner or a substantial side dish. The long, gentle cooking tenderises the cabbage beautifully.

Ingredients

1/2 red cabbage
1 tbsp olive oil
knob of butter
1 red onion sliced
125ml red wine vinegar
140g soft dark brown sugar
1 red chilli finely chopped
2 rosemary sprigs
1 large Bramley apple cored and roughly chopped
8 kabanos sausages cut into finger lengths

Method

Slice the cabbage thinly after removing the stem and halving it. Combine it in a large pan with all ingredients except the kabanos, then pour in 300ml water and season with salt and pepper.
Let the mixture come to a simmer, then lower the heat. Cover the pan tightly with a lid and cook gently for 1½ hrs, remembering to stir often. Add a splash more water if the contents seem dry.
Mix the sliced kabanos into the cabbage. Cover the pan again and let it simmer gently for 20 mins. Take off the lid and continue cooking for a further 10 mins. This pairs well with mashed or boiled potatoes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories440 kcal

Fat24 g

Saturates9 g

Carbs46 g

Sugars45 g

Fibre3 g

Protein13 g

Sodium656 mg

Salt1 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

Cuisineeastern european