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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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the cabbage and mix to combine.
- 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).
- Remove the lid and cook until some of the excess liquid evaporates. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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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
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
% 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.