German Red Cabbage
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German Red Cabbage
Description
This recipe layers shredded red cabbage with grated apple and whole cloves for fragrance. A dressing of apple cider vinegar, water, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper is poured over the cabbage, then butter is added before simmering. Cooking uncovered for 1.5 to 2 hours softens the cabbage and melds the flavors, while the butter adds richness.
The wine and sugar balance acidity and sweetness, while the cloves impart warmth and complexity. The apple both sweetens and complements the cabbage. The result is a tender vegetable side with sweet, sour, and spiced characteristics.
German Red Cabbage is often served alongside rouladen and spaetzle, making it a staple accompaniment in German home cooking. It can be prepared up to a week in advance and reheated, as its flavors deepen over time during refrigeration.
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 black pepper freshly ground
- 4-5 clove or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, whole
- 2 Tablespoons butter
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
- Prepare the dish up to a week ahead; it stores well refrigerated and reheats easily.
- Traditionally served with rouladen and spaetzle as part of a German meal.
Nutrition Information
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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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