German Red Cabbage
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German Red Cabbage
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This braised German Red Cabbage recipe (Rotkohl) is as traditional as it gets and never absent at German festivals or restaurants. It's sweet and sour flavor comes from brown sugar, vinegar and apple. Whole cloves add to its unique flavor and aroma.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 large head red cabbage , about 5-6 cups
- 1 apple , cut in half
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4-5 whole cloves or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 Tablespoons butter
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Instructions
- Cut the cabbage, shredding into thin, 1/8"-1/4” thick slices. Put half the shredded cabbage into a medium sized heavy pot.
- Grate one-half of the apple on top of the cabbage in the pot. Poke the whole cloves into the other half of the apple and add to the pot.
- Add the remaining shredded cabbage on top. In a small bowl add vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour over cabbage.
- Add 2 Tablespoons butter and cover the pot with a lid. Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
- Remove apple with cloves and discard. Stir mixture and serve.
Notes
- Make Ahead Instructions: You can make German Red Cabbage up to a week ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator. It keeps and warms up really well.
- Serve with: Rouladen and Spaetzle.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
835mg
(35%)
Potassium
288mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
1188IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
55mg
(61%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 835mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 288mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1188IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 55mg | 61% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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