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How to Keep Red Cabbage Red When Cooking

Published Sep,17 2011 | By Suzanne S. Wiley

Red cabbage, often called purple cabbage because it tends to look more purple than red, turns into a visually depressing mess if not cooked in the right conditions. This is due to chemical reactions with substances in the water and metal with which it comes in contact.