German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

Name: German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp unsalted butter (or lard); 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced); 1 medium onion (finely diced); 2 pounds red cabbage (one medium head, thinly sliced); 3 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 cup apple cider (or unsweetened apple juice); 1 Tbsp lingonberry jam (optional); 2 cloves; 1 bay leaf; 2 juniper berries (if you can find them); 1 Tbsp white sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl) is a popular German side dish that is very easy to make from scratch! It tastes so aromatic with a distinctive sweet and sour flavor and makes a perfect side for a roast dinner together with spaetzle or potato dumplings. This recipe for braised red cabbage with apples is a family favorite!

Updated at: Sat, 23 Nov 2024 22:26:28 GMT