Decadent One-Week Red Cabbage

Decadent One-Week Red Cabbage

72000 mins
medium
8 servings

Experience the symphony of flavors in this slow-cooked red cabbage, marinated for a week for an unparalleled culinary experience.

Fall RecipeOne-Week MarinateRed Cabbage

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1.00 headFresh Red Cabbage(Remove the core and leaves.)
  • 0.50 literApple Cider Vinegar
  • 0.50 literRed Wine
  • 1.00 literPort Wine
  • 1.00 literOrange Juice
  • 2.00 sticksCinnamon Sticks
  • 5.00 wholeCloves
  • 2.00 leavesBay Leaves
  • 10.00 cornsBlack Peppercorns
  • 2.00 teaspoonsSalt(To taste)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsDuck Fat
  • 1.00 tablespoonBrown Sugar

Instructions

1

Prepare the cabbage: Trim the core, remove leaves, and roughly chop into bite-sized pieces.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

2

Caramelize sugar in a pot, add apple cider vinegar, orange juice, port wine, and red wine. Add spices to a tea strainer and simmer. Cool completely and remove spices.

Estimated time: 45 minutes

3

Pour marinade over cabbage and marinate for 4 days, weighted down. Flip daily.

Estimated time: 96 minutes

4

Drain marinade and reserve. Heat duck fat in a pot, sauté cabbage, and season with salt.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

5

Deglaze with reserved marinade, reduce until thickened. Repeat adding marinade and reducing until desired consistency is reached.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

6

Let cool completely overnight. Reheat and serve.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

7

Optional: Sauté finely chopped shallots in duck fat for added flavor.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

8

Serve warm as a side dish.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Pair with roasted meats or poultry for a complete meal.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

10

Garnish with fresh herbs for an elegant touch.

Estimated time: 5 minutes