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Sweet and tangy red cabbage with onions cooked in a skillet.
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Sweet and Tangy Red Cabbage

A simple stovetop red cabbage recipe made with onion, vinegar, and sugar for a perfectly balanced sweet and tangy side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons distilled vinegar

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
    Stir in shredded red cabbage, salt, and pepper.
    Add water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Stir in sugar and vinegar.
    Cook uncovered for an additional 5–10 minutes until tender.
    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.