Best Mommas Marinated Red Cabbage Recipes

BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Saute the cabbage, onion and apple in the bacon grease until soft, about 15-20 minutes.
• Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and braise until very soft (about 15-20 more minutes). Taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature.

RED CABBAGE SLOW SLAW

Steps:

• Put sliced cabbage into a large sealable plastic bag.
• Whisk red wine vinegar, sugar, balsamic vinegar, salt, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; pour into bag with the cabbage. Massage the bag to ensure cabbage is completely coated with liquid. Squeeze as much air from the bag as possible and seal.
• Marinate cabbage in refrigerator, massaging the bag several times a day, until the cabbage is softened and the marinade is deep purple in color, at least 2 days.
• Pour olive oil into the bag and mix with the cabbage mixture. Seal bag and refrigerate 1 hour more before serving.

MOMMA'S MARINATED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Sprinkle cabbage with red wine vinegar, caraway seeds.
• Cover with plastic and marinate overnight in refridgerator.
• Next day, in a covered saucepan, heat olive oil and saute onions.
• Add cabbage, sugar, lemon juice, apple juice and grated apple.
• Simmer covered for 1 hour on the stovetop.
• Ready to serve with braised meats, potato dumplings and gravy!

RED CABBAGE WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place cabbage in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, just until tender, 6-8 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour and brown sugar until blended. Gradually stir in water and vinegar. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cabbage, bacon, salt and pepper.

PICKLED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Place the shredded cabbage in a colander over the sink and sprinkle with salt. Leave for 2-3 hours, then drain and wash away the salt. Pay dry with a clean tea towel.
• Put the vinegar, wine, sugar, peppercorns and bay leaves into a big, wide saucepan and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half. Set aside for 10 mins to infuse.
• Strain through a fine sieve into a jug or bowl, and discard the peppercorns and bay leaves. Put the cabbage and mustard seeds into a big bowl, and then pour the strained liquid over. Transfer the cabbage and pickling liquid into sterilised jars and seal. Will last for a month in the fridge.

THE BEST RED CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine sugar, onion, and celery salt in a large bowl. Let sit for 1 hour.
• Add cabbage to the marinade and stir to combine. Pour in vinegar and oil and mix well. Season with black pepper; top with blue cheese and almonds.