Braised Cabbage Recipe

Bavarian Braised Cabbage

• 1/2 large white (green) cabbage, coarsely chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 3 tbsp. sugar
• salt, pepper
• 1 tsp. caraway seeds
• 2 - 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 cup water or broth
• 1 tbsp. vinegar (to taste, optional)

Instructions:

• In large pot, heat olive oil. Add onions and brown slightly.
• Add sugar and let caramelize.
• Add cabbage, garlic, caraway seeds, and water or broth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bring to boil and simmer, covered, about 1/2 hour or until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally and adding extra water if needed.
• Season with more salt and pepper if necessary and add vinegar if desired.

Hints:

To thicken sauce, dissolve 1 - 2 tbsp. corn starch in a bit of cold water. Slowly add just enough to boiling liquid until thickened.