Easy German Red Cabbage – Sweet, Savoury & Perfect with Roast Meats!

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 red cabbage.

Slice the red cabbage into thin slices, using a knife or mandolin as preferred.

Peel, core, and slice the apples into desired shapes.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.

Add the sliced apples to the pot and stir for about 1 minute.

Add 3 tablespoons of sugar to the pot and stir to combine, allowing it to caramelize slightly.

Introduce the sliced cabbage to the pot gradually, stirring to incorporate.

Add a splash of red wine and a splash of red wine vinegar to the pot.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Add 2 bay leaves to the pot.

Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for about 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Check for tenderness in the cabbage, aiming for a little crunch.

Remove the bay leaves from the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of red currant jelly or cranberry sauce and 2 tablespoons of apple sauce.

Turn off the heat and mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients.

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