Huntsmans Braised Red Cabbage With Blueberries Food

GERMAN BRAISED RED CABBAGE (ROTKOHL) WITH BLUEBERRIES & CLOVES

Steps:

• Start by chopping the red cabbage into thin slices. The easiest way to achieve this is by peeling off one or two of the tough outer leaves to expose the clean and tightly formed vegetable underneath. Cut the cabbage into quarters with a sharp knife, and cut out the core as shown in the picture below. While the core is technically edible, it is tough with little flavor.
• Once the red cabbage has been cored, continue by chopping the cabbage into small strips. After chopping the red cabbage, place it in a large bowl and give it a quick rinse. This removes any dirt or insects which may have been caught in the cabbage as it formed. Set the washed cabbage aside.
• Next chop the onion into a medium or small dice size. Using a large pot, lightly saute the onion over medium-high heat in some oil or butter to soften it. Clarified butter is great for this as it has a high smoking point and won't caramelize the onion as quickly. You only want to cook the onion until it softens and turns translucent. Add the chopped cabbage to the pot and cook for four or five minutes over medium heat.
• De-glaze the pot with the red wine, then add the water or stock to the cabbage. Add the blueberry jam, clove, bay leaf, salt and pepper to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium low heat and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Let the red cabbage braise, (essentially simmer), for one to two hours.
• Periodically, have a look in the pot and stir the braising red cabbage to make sure it is not sticking or burning to the bottom of the pot. Towards the end of the cooking time, the liquid should have reduced and slightly thickened. See Notes for suggestions if liquid is thin.
• Once cooked and the cabbage is soft and tender, you can either serve the braised red cabbage immediately while hot, or cool it and then reheat at your leisure. The braised red cabbage is best stored in a non-re-active, airtight container.

HUNTSMAN'S BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH BLUEBERRIES

Steps:

• Saute the shallots in olive oil until translucent, then add red cabbage and mushrooms and cook until wilted.
• Stir in the garlic, thyme, juniper, salt, pepper, chives, and brown sugar, top with wine, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes, Stir occasionally and add a little water if it becomes dry.
• Remove lid, and stir in blueberries and taste for acidity. Different wines have different acidity and you will achieve a balance by adjusting the brown sugar if needed.
• Cook over low heat for another 15 minutes or so, stirring frequently.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a deep saute pan with a cover. Once the butter's melted, and the foam's subsided, add the cabbage and stir to coat.
• Add salt and pepper, to taste, red onion, apple, and allspice packet, cover the pan and lower the flame to low-medium, turning once in a while, until the cabbage is soft, but still slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
• Remove lid and deglaze with the red wine, bring up flame and cook, uncovered, until the wine is reduced by at least half. Add the red wine vinegar reduce a little, add the molasses or cane syrup and toss to coat. Cook 2 to 3 more minutes, remove allspice packet, season with salt and pepper, to taste.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Cook the bacon until crisp, over medium heat in a large Dutch, that has a lid, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the apple, broth, vinegar, sugar, the remaining salt, and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 1 hour.
• Uncover; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the liquid has reduced to a sauce-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
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BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Prepare the cabbage, and cover with cold water while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, lidded skillet or casserole, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until just about tender, about three minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring, until the mixture is golden, about three minutes, then add the apples and stir for two to three minutes.
• Drain the cabbage and add to the pot. Toss to coat thoroughly, then stir in the allspice, another 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt to taste. Toss together. Cover the pot, and cook over low heat for one hour, stirring from time to time. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt, and add another tablespoon or two of balsamic vinegar as desired.