German Cabbage
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German Cabbage
Description
German Cabbage involves cooking thinly sliced red cabbage with chopped apple, butter, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, black pepper, and ground cloves. The ingredients are brought to a boil and then simmered covered for about two hours until the cabbage becomes very soft and tender, allowing the flavors to meld deeply.
The vinegar and sugar create a sweet and sour base, while the apple adds natural sweetness and texture contrast. The spices, particularly cloves and black pepper, infuse aromatic warmth and subtle heat. Butter enriches the dish with a smooth mouthfeel.
This cabbage pairs well with hearty main dishes and can serve as a flavorful side that complements rich meats or sausages traditionally. The extended cooking breaks down fibrous cabbage into a soft, comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 head red cabbage , thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
- 1 apple cored and chopped, Granny Smith
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
Instructions
- Add the butter, red cabbage, apple, apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper, and cloves to a large pot on medium-high heat.
- Stir well, bring liquid in the pot to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
- Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally until cabbage is soft and tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 321mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1270IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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