Rosemary braised red cabbage with kabanos
A satisfying Ukrainian pork built around red cabbage, red chilli and rosemary — roughly 45 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 3 steps.
You'll mainly reach for pan and large pot. At easy difficulty across 3 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Halve the cabbage, remove the tough stem and thinly slice. Place in a large pan with all the other ingredients apart from the sausages, then mix in 300ml water and some salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat, cover with a well-fitting lid and gently cook for 1½ hrs, stirring frequently. If too dry, you can add a little more water.
- Add the kabanos to the cabbage mixture, place a lid on the pan and gently simmer for 20 mins. Remove the lid and cook for a further 10 mins. Serve alongside some simple mash or boiled potatoes.
You'll use: Pan · Large pot · Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
- Red Wine
- beef stock + 1 tsp red wine vinegar · grape juice + vinegar
- Brown Sugar
- white sugar + 1 tbsp molasses per cup
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Tips & common questions
How long does Rosemary braised red cabbage with kabanos take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 3 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Recipe data for Rosemary braised red cabbage with kabanos via TheMealDB (open database). Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.