Sauteed Red Cabbage

Sauteed Red Cabbage

an amazing side dish for Christmas

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

105
Calories
7.4g
Fat
9.4g
Carbohydrate
1.5g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
18mg
Sodium
Sauteed Red Cabbage

Recipe Description

Sauteed Red Cabbage is one of those side dishes that I always make without even thinking about it. There is something very wintery about the color and flavor of this dish which makes it perfect for Christmas or Thanksgiving.

It is super simple to make too. Start by sautéing onion in oil. Shred half a head of red cabbage and add it to the pan. The dish gets its flavor from vinegar, sugar, mustard seed and salt and pepper. Simple and delicious!

To make Sauteed Red Cabbage, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sauteed Red Cabbage

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté onion

    4 min
    Step 1 - Sauteed Red Cabbage

    Heat the oil in a large heavy based frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook the red cabbage

    5 min
    Step 2 - Sauteed Red Cabbage

    Add the red cabbage and sauté for 3-5 minutes until it is wilted.

  3. 3

    Add vinegar

    1 min
    Step 3 - Sauteed Red Cabbage

    Add the vinegar to the cabbage and mix well.

  4. 4

    Season and continue to cook

    10 min
    Step 4 - Sauteed Red CabbageStep 4 - Sauteed Red Cabbage

    Sprinkle the sugar into the pan and mix well. Season to taste with mustard seed, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat and continue to cook for 10 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Sauteed Red Cabbage

    Serve hot alongside your favorite Christmas main.

This Sauteed Red Cabbage recipe is a great side dish for Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner. Try it soon and come back to leave a comment with your thoughts!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Hannah
April 14, 2025
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I tried the Sauteed Red Cabbage for our Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a huge hit! The colors added a lovely touch to the table, and it was super easy to prepare. My kids loved helping me shred the cabbage. Will make again for sure.

Zesty
October 13, 2024
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Made this for our holiday dinner, and it was a total hit! So easy to whip up, plus my kids actually ate veggies.

Franklin Fisher
April 14, 2024
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This cabbage rocks! So easy to whip up for my holiday dinners. Everyone loves it! Trust me, you gotta try this!

Tina
December 19, 2023
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Absolutely loved the sautéed red cabbage! Made it for Christmas dinner and everyone guzzled it down. So easy and colourful – what a fab addition!

Alan
December 3, 2023
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Great winter side

Amanda
November 23, 2023
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Delicious!

Isabella Johnson
October 15, 2023
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Colorful! I whipped this up for Thanksgiving last year. Everyone loved the vibrant dish on the table! So simple to make and it added a perfect tangy kick. Can't wait to make it again for my Christmas dinner!

Carmen
October 4, 2023
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Hice la col roja salteada para la cena de Navidad y fue un exito. El color es perfecto para la decoracion y el sabor es muy suave. Me encanta como combina con el pavo. Esta receta es tan facil que la hare cada año.

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