Braised Red Cabbage

Braised Red Cabbage
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 234.6
  • Total Fat: 18.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 29.1 mg
  • Sodium: 704.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 8.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 9.0 g

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Introduction

The deep purple color of this dish makes a dramatic presentation. It is a great accompaniment to lamb, chicken, and turkey. This is a modification of a recipe from Atkins Holiday Recipes (Time, Inc. books) The deep purple color of this dish makes a dramatic presentation. It is a great accompaniment to lamb, chicken, and turkey. This is a modification of a recipe from Atkins Holiday Recipes (Time, Inc. books)
Number of Servings: 12

Ingredients

    2 small heads red cabbage (4" dia)
    ¼ cup unsalted butter
    1 cup chicken Broth
    ½ cup dry red wine
    2 Tbsp cider vinegar
    1 tst salt
    ¼ tsp pepper
    3 Tbsp olive oil
    9 slices bacon (original recipe called for prosciutto di parma)
    6 Tbsp parsley
    ½ tsp caraway seed

Directions

1. Cut each head of cabbage into 6 wedges, slicing through the root so wedges stay intact
2. Divide butter between two large skillets and melt over medium-high heat. Arrange cabbage wedges in a single layer in the skillets; cook 2 minutes.
3. Add broth wine, vinegar, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 minutes.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 slices of bacon; cook until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Place on a paper towels to drain. Repeat. When cool enough to touch, crumble the bacon.
5. Sprinkle cabbage wedges with parsley, caraway seeds, and bacon.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HILFYCHAN.