nanny's holiday purple cabbage
Talk about beautiful and seasonal goodness! I can't remember a Thanksgiving in my life when our family hasn't prepared my grandmother Nanny's purple cabbage. It must be the German heritage in me that absolutely loves the flavor of this wonderful side dish of the Autumn season. It's an heirloom recipe in our family -- simple to make -- and I hope you enjoy it as much as our family has for generations.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 4 cups purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup water reserved from cooking cabbage
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons real butter
How To Make nanny's holiday purple cabbage
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Step 1Fill a medium pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
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Step 2Add the cabbage to the boiling water and cook until just tender. When cooked, remove from heat and drain cabbage in colander. Pour cooked cabbage into Pyrex bowl. Cover and set aside in a warm area.
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Step 3In a medium saucepan, mix the dry ingredients with the liquids, and cook over medium to low heat until slightly thickened.
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Step 4Reduce heat, and continue to cook the thickened sauce at a very low temperature for 10 minutes, stirring often.
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Step 5Pour sauce over cooked cabbage in bowl, add butter, and mix gently. Keep cabbage/sauce mixture hot for 15 minutes before serving. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Sides
Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#Dish
Keyword:
#Thanksgiving
Keyword:
#holiday
Keyword:
#german
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