How To Make Grandma Jeanette’s Amazing German Red Cabbage Recipe
No one does a more belly-filling meal like the Germans! While you may think it’s all just meat, sausages, and then more meat – we also have some German desserts and salads to provide. These German recipes are incredibly packed with strong but hearty flavors. It’s a cuisine worth serving to big crowds, so give them a go at your next party.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 small head of red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons of bacon grease or vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup of apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 cup of water
Instructions
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Heat the bacon grease or vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the sliced red cabbage, apples, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, caraway seeds, salt, black pepper, and water to the pot. Stir well to combine.
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Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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After 1 hour, remove the lid and continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to become tender.
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Serve hot as a side dish with roasted meats or sausages.
Nutrition
- Calories : 155kcal
Total Fat
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