Description
Sweet, tangy, and deeply flavorful, this German Red Cabbage is the perfect traditional side dish for hearty meals and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head Red Cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 medium Apples, peeled and grated
- 1 large Yellow Onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 whole Bay Leaf
- 1/8 teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 1/2 cup Water or Apple Juice
Instructions
- Place a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add butter to the pot, then stir in chopped onion and cook until translucent. Add grated apples and stir for a few minutes.
- Add the sliced red cabbage to the pot. Mix gently to combine evenly.
- Pour in vinegar, sugar, water or apple juice, and season with salt, pepper, bay leaf, and ground cloves. Stir thoroughly.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, removing the bay leaf before serving.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
- Letting the cabbage rest overnight deepens the flavor.
- Add a splash of apple juice when reheating to prevent dryness.
- Use gloves when slicing cabbage to avoid stained hands.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: German red cabbage, Rotkohl, sweet and sour cabbage, traditional German side dish