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Braised Red Cabbage

Cultural Context

Originating from Germany, Braised Red Cabbage, or Rotkohl, is a staple side dish often served with hearty meats during festive occasions. It showcases the balance of sweet and tangy flavors, reflecting the region's love for preserving seasonal produce. Today, it's enjoyed globally, often paired with various cuisines, especially during holiday feasts.

GermanDEside
60 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 whole red cabbage
1 medium red onion
2 medium dessert apples
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
sultanas
salt
100 milliliters boiling water

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and suitable for vegan diets.

apple cider vinegar

🥗Healthier: white wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: distilled vinegar

White wine vinegar offers a similar tangy flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth enhances flavor without additional cost.

1

Cut the bottom off a whole red cabbage and peel off the outer leaves.

2

Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core.

3

Chop the cabbage into thin slices.

4

Peel and slice one medium-sized red onion.

5

Peel and dice two medium-sized dessert apples.

6

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in an oven-proof dish.

7

Add the sliced red onions to the melted butter and cook over medium heat until soft.

8

Turn off the heat and mix in the chopped apples with the cooked onions.

9

Add 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to the mixture.

10

Add 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the mixture.

11

Add a couple of handfuls of sultanas to the mixture and mix everything well.

12

Season with salt.

13

Pour in 100 milliliters of boiling hot water and mix again.

14

Cover the dish and cook in a preheated oven at 150 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes, checking and stirring after 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

slicingsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

oven-proof dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

RotkohlBlaukraut
Local Name: Rotkohl

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