Description
This traditional German red cabbage, known as Rotkohl, is a sweet and tangy side dish simmered with apples, onions, and vinegar. It’s the perfect complement to hearty German meals like sausages, roast pork, or schnitzel.
Ingredients
- 1 medium head red cabbage, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and cook until softened.
- Add the diced apples and cook for a few more minutes.
- Stir in the shredded red cabbage and mix well.
- Sprinkle the sugar over the cabbage mixture.
- Pour in the apple cider vinegar and water, then stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well combined.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can add a bay leaf or a dash of ground cloves.
- This dish tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded.
- Serve warm as a side dish with meat or potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
