German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
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German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
Description
The German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl) recipe combines sliced red cabbage with sautéed onions and apples, which add natural sweetness and texture. It is then simmered with a mixture of cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and cloves to create a flavorful softened cabbage dish. Slow cooking until tender and reducing excess liquid intensifies the flavors and creates a lovely consistency. The butter adds richness.
This preparation delivers a balance of tartness from the vinegar and apples, gentle sweetness from sugar, and aromatic warmth from cloves. The long cooking process transforms the cabbage into a tender, comforting side that pairs well with rich meats and traditional German dishes.
The recipe suggests seasoning with salt and pepper to taste at the end. It can be made ahead and benefits from resting, allowing flavors to meld. Leftovers store up to five days and reheat well on the stovetop.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 2 apple cored and chopped, Granny Smith variety
- 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 salt fine sea salt
- 6 clove or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, whole
- salt to taste
- black 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!
Notes
- This recipe keeps well for up to five days refrigerated and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Making the dish a day ahead improves the melding of flavors.
Nutrition Information
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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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