Crisp Red Cabbage Recipes

ROASTED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Slice cabbage into thin strips. I like to make mine about 1/8 to 1/4 inch wide. This ensures I'll get those crispy bits I want. Spread the shredded cabbage on a large baking sheet.
• Drizzle olive oil over the cabbage.
• Add salt.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. You will know it's done because you'll have some beautiful brown crispy pieces mixed in with the bright purple.

CRISPY ROASTED RED CABBAGE WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Wash a small head of red cabbage, and using a sharp knife, cut into wedges.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment, and place cut cabbage in a single layer.
• Drizzle liberally with olive oil and sprinkle on za'atar seasoning. I didn't use salt as most za'atar blends have salt, but feel free to add salt if needed.
• Roast for 20 minutes, and then lightly shake pan. Continue roasting another 25 minutes or until cabbage is crispy. Timing will depend on how small or large you cut the wedges.

CHEF JOHN'S BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook cabbage in the hot butter until it begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt. Pour in water, red wine, and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine. Mix in sugar and caraway seeds.
• Continue to cook and stir until liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. If cabbage isn't quite tender, add a splash of water and continue cooking a few more minutes.

CRISP RED CABBAGE SALAD

Steps:

• Shred cabbage in 1-inch long pieces. Mix with the chopped onion.
• Place 1/3 of the cabbage/onion mix in the bottom of a large bowl. Place 5 ice cubes on top. Continue layering, ending with ice cubes on top. Cover tightly & refrigerate for for 4 hours.
• Prepare the dressing by mixing ingredients in a container till well blended. (a shaker jar with a tight lid works great.).
• Before serving: drain cabbage well, removing any remaining ice cubes. Toss with dressing.

CRISP SALMON WITH BRAISED RED CABBAGE AND MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add cabbage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, vinegar, and 1/2 cup water to pan; raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring, until cabbage begins to wilt and liquid has evaporated, about 8 minutes. Transfer cabbage to a bowl; cover with foil to keep warm.
• Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium heat. Season skinless sides of fillets with pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fillets, skin-sides down, in hot skillet. Cook, without turning, until skin is very crisp and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn fillets; cook until flesh is opaque, about 3 minutes. Transfer fillets to a plate, and loosely cover with foil. Keep skillet on stove with heat off.
• Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel; place over medium-high heat. Add mustard and 1/2 cup water to skillet; when the water begins to bubble, whisk until smooth. Cook mixture until thickened, about 2 minutes.
• Divide cabbage among four plates, and top with fillets. Drizzle mustard sauce over fillets. Season with pepper, and serve immediately.