German-Style Braised Green Cabbage with Butter & Smoked Paprika
  1. Brown the butter: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Let it cook undisturbed for about 1 minute until it just starts to turn golden and smell nutty.

  2. Cook the onion and garlic: Add 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden — about 5 minutes. Add 2 garlic cloves, minced and cook 1 minute more until fragrant.

  3. Add cabbage and spices: Add 1.5 pounds green cabbage, cored and thinly shredded, 1 teaspoons smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoons caraway seeds. Toss everything to coat in the butter and spices. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage begins to wilt and the paprika smells toasty.

  4. Braise: Stir in 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 0.5 cups chicken or vegetable broth, 1 tablespoons whole grain or Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoons sugar, 0.8 teaspoons salt, and 0.3 teaspoons black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and braise until the cabbage is tender — about 15 minutes.

  5. Finish and serve: Uncover and cook 2–3 more minutes to evaporate any remaining liquid. Taste and adjust salt or vinegar. Serve hot.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍽️Side Dish

Cuisine🇩🇪German

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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