Description
French green beans reveal classic Parisian culinary elegance with simple yet rich techniques. Crisp butter-sautéed beans showcase Julia Child’s masterful approach, delivering irresistible flavor you’ll savor down to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (1.4 liters / 1 small head) red cabbage, chopped
- 1 medium apple, peeled and sliced
- 0.5 onion, thinly sliced
Liquids and Sweeteners:
- 0.25 cup (60 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) white sugar
- 0.33 cup (80 milliliters) water (add more if needed)
Seasonings:
- 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gather a large saucepan and prepare all ingredients: finely chop the cabbage into uniform pieces, dice the apple into small cubes, and mince the onion to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
- Transfer the chopped cabbage, diced apple, and minced onion into the saucepan, creating a colorful and aromatic base for the braised dish.
- Add cider vinegar, granulated sugar, water, whole cloves, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper directly into the saucepan, ensuring all ingredients are evenly dispersed.
- Position the saucepan on the stovetop and set the heat to medium-high, allowing the mixture to gradually warm and integrate its complex flavors.
- Monitor the liquid carefully until it reaches a rolling boil, which signals the initial stage of cooking and flavor melding.
- Reduce the heat to low, creating a gentle simmer that will slowly break down the vegetables and develop a rich, tender texture.
- Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid to trap moisture and prevent excessive liquid evaporation during the 90-minute cooking process.
- Stir the mixture every 15 to 20 minutes to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking, adding 2 to 4 tablespoons (30 to 60 milliliters) of water if the mixture appears dry or begins to stick.
- After 90 minutes, remove the lid and taste the cabbage, carefully adjusting the seasoning with additional salt and pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Serve the braised cabbage warm as a delightful side dish, removing the whole cloves before plating.
Notes
- Sharp knife ensures uniform cabbage pieces for consistent texture and faster cooking.
- Experiment with sweetness by adding extra sugar or selecting naturally sweet apple varieties like Fuji.
- Vinegar creates a perfect flavor balance, cutting through the dish’s natural sweetness with a tangy brightness.
- Regular stirring prevents cabbage from burning and promotes even heat distribution during cooking.
- Monitor moisture levels, adding water as needed to maintain tender, succulent cabbage without drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg