Authentic German Red Cabbage / Version 2 - Rotkohl ✪ MyGerman.Recipes

red cabbage

🥗Healthier: green cabbage

💰Cheaper: green cabbage

Green cabbage is often less expensive and more readily available.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar enhances flavor with a fruity note.

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut the cabbage into quarters, then remove the stem and chop the cabbage thinly.

Peel and dice the apples and the onion.

In a large pot, heat the oil, then first braise the onions for a few minutes, then add the cabbage and apples.

Stir and add all remaining ingredients but be shy with the sugar.

Let cook on low heat for 45 minutes, while checking in between if there is still enough liquid on the bottom to avoid burning.

After the cooking time, add salt, sugar, and pepper as needed to get the desired taste.

Remove the berries, leaf, and cinnamon sticks, then serve or freeze for a later meal.

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