How to Make Danish Red Cabbage (Rodkaal)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness.

cloves

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Allspice offers a similar warm flavor profile.

Slice red cabbage into thin strips.

Chop the apple and onion finely.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in red cabbage and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly wilted.

Add chopped apple, vinegar, sugar, cloves, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.

Pour in water to cover the cabbage mixture.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until cabbage is tender.

Remove bay leaves and cloves before serving.

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