Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Brown-Sugar-Spiced Red Cabbage By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 12 Red cabbage owes its sweet-tart taste to brown sugar and vinegar. Ingredients ¼ cup bacon drippings or unsalted butter 1 head red cabbage, very thinly sliced 1 red onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced ½ cup cider vinegar ½ cup port ¼ cup packed light-brown sugar ½ cinnamon stick 1 fresh bay leaf Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Heat drippings in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add cabbage and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes. Add vinegar, port, sugar, cinnamon, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is soft, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Cook's Notes This recipe can be made a day ahead and refrigerated; reheat before serving. Print