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German Red Cabbage Recipe (Rotkohl)
Get ready to be wowed by our German Red Cabbage. It's a unique combination of juniper berries, green apple, and vinegar, creating a deliciously sweet and sour twist on traditional recipes for Rotkohl.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 91 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium head red cabbage shredded
- 1 granny smith apple deseeded and grated
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider or red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3-4 dried juniper berries
- Pinch ground cloves
Instructions
- Place the butter in a 6-quart or larger lidded pot set over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the cabbage, apple, onion, vinegar, sugar, water, juniper berries, and cloves to the pot.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil over medium heat. Then, turn the heat down to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until the cabbage is tender and turning translucent (about 1 hour).
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Notes
- Store the German Braised Red Cabbage in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will stay good for up to 5 days. To freeze, properly store it in a freezer-safe container, where it can last for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, simply thaw it in the fridge if frozen, then warm it on the stovetop in a saucepan over medium heat or in a microwave-safe dish in the microwave. Stir occasionally and add a little water if needed to prevent drying out during reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
91kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
0.4mg
(0%)
Sodium
34mg
(1%)
Potassium
319mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
1189IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
62mg
(69%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 91
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 91kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 1189IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 69% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.