Citric Acid Free Ginger Braised Cabbage

Total time50 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time40 min

4.6

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Cabbage gets a serious glow-up here — seared until deeply golden, then slow-braised in a fragrant mix of fresh ginger, garlic, turmeric, coconut aminos, and bone broth until it's meltingly tender and glazed with its own rich pan juices. The result is earthy, savory, and just a little warming from the ginger, with layers of flavor that feel far more complex than the ingredient list suggests. For anyone navigating a citric acid sensitivity, this kind of recipe is a genuine find — no hidden additives, no preservative-laden sauces, just whole ingredients you can actually trust. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for conventional soy sauce without bringing along any of the problematic additives that make store-bought condiments tricky. Apple cider vinegar adds just enough brightness to balance the richness of the broth, and it's one of the few vinegars that tends to work well for people watching their citric acid intake. The braising liquid reduces into a glossy, spoonable glaze that makes every wedge look and taste like something from a proper restaurant kitchen. A scatter of fresh parsley at the end keeps things light and fresh — simple, satisfying, and completely worth making.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 lb), cut through the core into 8 wedges
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
½ tsp ground turmeric
3 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 cup bone broth
½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the cabbage wedges dry with paper towels.
2
Heat the coconut oil in a large oven-safe skillet or braising pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the cabbage wedges cut-side down in a single layer and sear, undisturbed, for 3–4 minutes until the cut face is deep golden brown. Flip to the second cut side and sear for another 3 minutes until similarly browned. Transfer the seared wedges to a plate.

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