German Style Red Cabbage

Transform your dinner table with the vibrant, tangy-sweet flavors of German Style Red Cabbage, a traditional side dish that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Thinly sliced red cabbage is simmered to tender perfection alongside tart apples, sautéed onions, and warm spices like cloves, all enveloped in a rich base of red wine vinegar and a touch of sugar for balance. This one-pot recipe, featuring simple ingredients like a bay leaf for depth and buttery undertones, is slow-cooked for ultimate flavor infusion. It's the ideal accompaniment for hearty dishes like roasted pork, grilled sausages, or crispy potatoes, offering a perfect blend of sweetness, acidity, and earthiness in every bite. Ready in just over an hour and serving six, this authentic German side dish is sure to bring a touch of European comfort to your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium head red cabbage
• 2 medium, peeled, cored, and chopped apple
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
• 1 cup water
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage.

Step 2

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and melt the butter.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the chopped apples and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the sliced cabbage to the pot and mix well to combine with the onion and apples.

Step 6

Pour in the red wine vinegar and water, then stir in the sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and ground cloves.

Step 7

Tuck the bay leaf into the mixture and bring everything to a gentle simmer.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and has absorbed the flavors.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot as a side dish to complement roasted or grilled meats, sausages, or potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1610.2 grams (1610.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	848

Total Fat 24.90g	32%
Saturated Fat 13.20g	66%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.90g
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 2724mg	118%
Total Carbohydrate 154.70g	56%
Dietary Fiber 27.30g	98%
Total Sugars 101.80g
Protein 11.50g	23%

Vitamin D 5IU	23%
Calcium 423mg	33%
Iron 7mg	39%
Potassium 2512mg	53%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.2%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 69.6%