Dinner for 4
Braised Red Cabbage
Red cabbage and ham simmer slowly with butter, vinegar, and sugar until tender, tangy, and lightly sweet.
Typical price
$3.38for 4 servings
$0.84 per serving$3.38 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 145 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
GermanBudgetFamilyDinnersHolidayCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage$0.79/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.58Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.25 lb | $1.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.38 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spiritsSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 red cabbage
- 2 oz butter
- 4 oz ham
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- salt and pepper
Steps
- Melt the butter in a large oven-safe pot over medium heat.
- Cook the diced ham for 4 minutes, then stir in the sliced cabbage.
- Add vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup water, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and bake at 325 F for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through.
- Rest the cabbage for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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