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German-Inspired Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
This classic German-inspired red cabbage (Rotkohl) with apples is sweet, sour, and tender—a must-have side dish for hearty German-inspired meals and festive gatherings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 - 8
Calories: 193 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 1 head red cabbage quartered, cored, and finely shredded
- 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, vegetable, etc.l
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large covered pot over medium heat, add the shredded cabbage and sliced apples. Pour in the boiling water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, apple cider vinegar, flour, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds (if using).
- Pour the mixture over the cabbage and apples, stirring to combine.
- Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
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Notes
- For quick prep: A mandoline will help prep the cabbage in no time.
- For quick prep: A mandoline will help prep the cabbage in no time.
- Cooking time varies: The thinner the shredded cabbage, the quicker the cook time, but slower cooking (50-60 minutes) can enhance flavor.
- Cooking time varies: The thinner the shredded cabbage, the quicker the cook time, but slower cooking (50-60 minutes) can enhance flavor.
- Flavor to taste: At the end of the cooking process, tweak the vinegar and sugar to taste. Is it too strong? Add more water/broth.
- Flavor to taste: At the end of the cooking process, tweak the vinegar and sugar to taste. Is it too strong? Add more water/broth.
- Save leftovers: German-inspired red cabbage and apple taste even better on day two!
- Save leftovers: German-inspired red cabbage and apple taste even better on day two!
Nutrition Information
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
817mg
(34%)
Potassium
466mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
1613IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6- 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 817mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 466mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1613IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.