Name: Beer-Braised Cabbage
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 onion, chopped fine; 1/2 cup beer, preferably light-bodied lager; 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard (see note); 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1 small head green cabbage (about 1 pound), halved, cored, and sliced thin; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar; Salt and pepper

Why This Recipe Works

To pump up the flavors of the braising liquid in our Beer-Braised Cabbage, we chose a light-bodied lager. We also used beer-complementing ingredients like sautéed onion, mustard, vinegar, and thyme. To ensure the cabbage didn’t overcook from extended simmering, we simmered the braising liquid until slightly thickened before adding the cabbage.

Before You Begin

You can substitute ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme for the fresh. This hearty side dish is a nice complement for pork.

Instructions

Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in beer, mustard, and thyme and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cabbage and vinegar and cook covered, stirring occasionally, until wilted and tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.