Active Time

　　15 min

　　Total Time

　　35 min

　　A trilogy of apple—cider, cider vinegar, and ample chunks of Gala or Fuji— contributes sweet-tart goodness to this Germanic dish. It's a simple, straightforward celebration of fall.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

　　1 garlic clove, smashed

　　3 tablespoons unsalted butter

　　2 lb red cabbage, cored and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

　　1 Gala or Fuji apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

　　1/2 cup unfiltered apple cider

　　1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

　　2 whole allspice (optional), crushed

　　1 1/2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar

　　

Step 1

Cook garlic in butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute. Add cabbage, apple, cider, caraway, allspice (if using), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender, 15 to 18 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Add vinegar and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.