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Sauteed Cabbage with Onions (The Best Easy Southern Recipe) Recipe

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A simple and flavorful Southern recipe for sautéed cabbage with onions, perfectly cooked until tender and slightly caramelized, enhanced with a touch of apple cider vinegar and spices for a delicious side dish.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 1 large Sweet Onion (roughly chopped)
  • 1 small Green Cabbage (roughly chopped)

Seasonings and Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt (divided)
  • 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 tsp Chicken Bouillon (or 1/2 cup chicken stock)
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Fresh Cracked Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil: Add olive oil to a large pan with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the vegetables.
  2. Sauté the onions: Add the chopped onion, half of the kosher salt (1/2 tsp), and red pepper flakes to the pan. Cook the onions down until they begin to brown and become fragrant, which should enhance their sweetness.
  3. Add cabbage and seasonings: Stir in the chopped cabbage, water, chicken bouillon (or chicken stock), brown sugar, and the remaining 1/2 tsp kosher salt. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Cook covered: Place the lid on the pan and let the cabbage cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the cabbage is tender, wilted, and starting to caramelize.
  5. Finish with vinegar and pepper: Remove the lid, add the apple cider vinegar and fresh cracked pepper. Stir and cook for another minute to let the flavors meld and to reduce any excess liquid.
  6. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste the cabbage and season with additional salt and pepper as needed before serving hot.

Notes

  • Using a tight-fitting lid helps steam the cabbage, making it tender and speeding up the cooking process.
  • Chicken bouillon can be substituted with chicken stock or omitted for a vegetarian version if desired.
  • Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the heat level of the dish.
  • For a vegan alternative, replace chicken bouillon with vegetable stock.
  • Caramelizing the cabbage slightly adds a nice depth of flavor, so avoid stirring too frequently during cooking.

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