Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple

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Ian Knauer

Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Source

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, smashed

3 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 lb red cabbage, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

1 Gala or Fuji apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 cup unfiltered apple cider

1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

2 whole allspice (optional), crushed

1 1/2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar

Method

Cook garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add cabbage, apple, cider, caraway, allspice (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.

Add vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.