This recipe for Braised Cabbage with Pears is a hearty side dish to make during any season. The cabbage recipe is easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. Pears add a nice element of taste and texture to the easy cabbage recipe. The pears and cabbage are complemented by the addition of a touch of white wine and balsamic vinegar. The result is a well-balanced side dish that will be enjoyed by all.
This easy side dish goes with all kinds of different recipes. It is wonderful served with a pork roast or chicken recipe. In addition to these serving options, it makes for a great vegetarian lunch. Come December, this makes for the perfect Christmas side dish.
Serves4 people
Cooking Vessel SizeNonstick 4.3 Quart Saute Pan
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 sweet onion, halved, peeled, and cut into thin half-rings
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 medium head red cabbage, cored and cut into 2-inch pieces
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 firm ripe USA Pears, such as Bosc or Anjou
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a nonstick 4.3-quart saute pan over medium heat. Once foamy, add the onions and saute until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
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Add all of the cabbage to the pot and season generously with salt and pepper. Saute the cabbage, stirring often, until softened and glossy, about 5 minutes more.
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Add the wine and continue to cook until it has mostly evaporated, again, about 5 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and the bay leaf, stir, and cover the cabbage, reducing the heat to low.
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Cook the cabbage for 45 minutes, Stirring it every 15 minutes. After 45 minutes, cut the pears into a medium dice and add them to the pot. Stir and cover, cooking 15 minutes more.
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Check the seasoning of the dish, adding salt, pepper, or a little more vinegar if necessary. Serve the cabbage hot.