Description
A classic German red cabbage recipe featuring tender shredded cabbage cooked with sweet apples, onions, sugar, and vinegar, resulting in a flavorful and slightly tangy side dish. This recipe is perfect served warm or cold alongside hearty meals.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Fruit
- 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
- 1 medium apple, sliced
- 1 medium head red cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)
Seasonings
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the onion and apple: Heat a large Dutch oven with cooking spray over medium heat. Add the halved and sliced onion and the sliced apple. Cook and stir occasionally until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add cabbage and seasonings: Stir in the shredded red cabbage, sugar, white vinegar, salt (if using), and pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
- Cook the cabbage: Cover the Dutch oven and cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage becomes tender, approximately 1 hour.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the German red cabbage warm or allow it to cool and serve cold as a traditional side dish.
Notes
- Cooking time can be adjusted depending on how tender you prefer the cabbage.
- Use a sharp knife or a food processor to shred the cabbage evenly.
- White vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar for a slightly different flavor.
- For a lower sugar version, reduce the sugar amount or substitute with a sugar alternative like honey or agave syrup.
- This recipe pairs well with roasted meats, sausages, or hearty German dishes like schnitzel or bratwurst.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
