German-Inspired Braised Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
This classic German-inspired braised red cabbage (Rotkohl) with apples is sweet, tangy, and tender—a must-have side dish for hearty German-inspired meals and festive gatherings. It's also simple to make and brimming with valuable nutrients for a health boost!
Servings: 6 - 8
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head red cabbage quartered, cored, and finely shredded
- 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- ¾ cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, vegetable, etc.l
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a large covered pot over medium heat, add the shredded cabbage and sliced apples. Pour in the boiling water, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, apple cider vinegar, flour, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and caraway seeds (if using).
- Pour the mixture over the cabbage and apples, stirring to combine.
- Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
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Notes
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- For quick prep: A mandoline will help shred the cabbage in no time.
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- Cooking time varies: The thinner the shredded cabbage, the quicker the cook time, but slower cooking (50-60 minutes) can enhance flavor.
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- Flavor to taste: At the end of the cooking process, tweak the vinegar and sugar to taste. Is it too strong? Add more water/broth.
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- Save leftovers: German-inspired red cabbage and apple taste even better on day two!
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1613IU | Vitamin C: 84mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
