German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    181 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    German

German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

German Red Cabbage is a sweet and sour side dish that combines cabbage and apples that are braised until tender in a tangy mixture of cider vinegar, sugar, water, and cloves. Perfect alongside so many main courses, especially those inspired by Oktoberfest!

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Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium red onion sliced
  • 2 Granny Smith apples cored and chopped
  • 1 large red cabbage cored and sliced into 1/4-inch thick pieces
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 whole cloves or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large pot to medium with the butter. Add the onion and saute until soft (about 7-10 minutes). Add the apple and cook for another 3 minutes.
  2. Add the cabbage and mix to combine.
  3. Combine the water, vinegar, sugar, fine sea salt, and cloves. Pour the mixture over the cabbage and mix to combine. Cover with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to a simmer and cook until soft (about 60-90 minutes).
  4. Remove the lid and cook until some of the excess liquid evaporates. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe can be made ahead and tastes even better the next day.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 5 days and can be reheated on the stovetop until warm.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 181kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 30.2g (10%) Protein 1.8g (4%) Fat 7.3g (11%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 458mg (19%) Potassium 294mg (8%) Fiber 4.8g (19%) Sugar 23.7g (47%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 181 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 181kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 30.2g 10%
Protein 1.8g 4%
Fat 7.3g 11%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 458mg 19%
Potassium 294mg 6%
Fiber 4.8g 19%
Sugar 23.7g 47%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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