Rotkohl (German Red Cabbage)

Name: Rotkohl (German Red Cabbage)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds red cabbage (, very thinly sliced); 1 large yellow onion (, finely diced); 1 large Granny Smith or other semi-tart apple (, peeled, cored and diced); 1/4 cup butter ((vegan: substitute oil)); 2 tablespoons red currant jam or jelly (, this is traditional but can substitute cherry jam); 2-3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 1 bay leaf; 3 whole cloves; 3 juniper berries; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoons all-purpose flour ((gluten free: omit)); 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:2h 15min

A quintessential German side dish, this braised German Red Cabbage known as Rotkohl is the perfect accompaniment to your Sunday roasts, beef rouladen, brats and more! A thoroughly authentic Rotkohl recipe.

Updated at: Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:15:06 GMT