Modra Kapusta

Ingredients · 6 servings

• 1000 gRed cabbage, finely shredded
• 180 gApple, diced
• 120 gOnion, diced
• 40 gButter
• 45 gVinegar
• 60 gBlackberry preserve
• 20 gSugar
• 8 gSalt
• 1 gBlack pepper, ground
• 120 gWater

Equipment

stovetop, chef's knife, cutting board, kitchen scale, large pot, lid, measuring spoon, wooden spoon, serving spoon, serving bowl

Instructions

1. 1
   Set Mise Place

   Gather and measure all ingredients; set out a chef's knife, cutting board, kitchen scale, large pot with lid, measuring spoons, and wooden spoon. · 10 min

   What to look for: All ingredients are measured, and tools are within reach.

2. 2
   Shred And Dice

   Finely shred the red cabbage, dice the onion, and dice the apple into small pieces so they soften evenly during the long braise. · 8 min

   What to look for: Cabbage is in thin shreds, and onion and apple are evenly diced.

3. 3
   Sauté Onion

   Melt the butter in the large pot over medium-low heat, add the onion, and sauté until translucent without browning. · 6 min

   What to look for: Onion looks glossy and translucent, with no dark edges.

4. 4
   Coat Cabbage

   Add the shredded cabbage and diced apple to the pot, then stir thoroughly until the vegetables look glossy with butter. · 3 min

   What to look for: Cabbage and apple are evenly coated and beginning to soften.

5. 5
   Season Braise

   Pour in the vinegar and water, then sprinkle in the sugar, salt, and black pepper; stir from the bottom to combine. · 2 min

   What to look for: Liquid gathers lightly at the bottom, and seasoning is evenly dispersed.

6. 6
   Braise Covered

   Cover the pot, lower the heat, and braise for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes so the cabbage cooks evenly. · 45 min

   What to look for: Cabbage darkens, releases juices, and steams gently under the lid.

7. 7
   Check Tenderness

   Uncover and check the cabbage; continue braising for 10 minutes if needed until tender, moist, and sweet-sour. · 10 min

   What to look for: Cabbage is soft but not mushy, with a small amount of glossy liquid.

8. 8
   Finish Preserve

   Stir in the blackberry preserve, simmer uncovered for 3 minutes, and adjust with a little salt if the flavor tastes flat. · 3 min

   What to look for: Cabbage turns deeper purple-red and the juices look shiny.

9. 9
   Serve Hot

   Serve the modra kapusta hot as a sweet-sour side for roast duck or goose, spooning the glossy juices over the cabbage. · 2 min

   What to look for: Cabbage is steaming, glossy, and evenly coated with sweet-sour juices.