Rotkohl (German red cabbage)
"At least in Germany, it’s hard to imagine a winter without “Rotkohl”, a traditional, sweet and savory braised red cabbage. You can find pre-prepared red cabbage in supermarkets everywhere, but it tastes extra delicious when you make it at home. That way, you can vary the spices depending on what you like best, and it’s very easy to do. My favorite version features wintery spices like allspice, juniper berries, and cinnamon, while apples add some sweetness. Give it a try and let me know what you think!"
Difficulty
Easy 👌Preparation
Baking
Resting
Ingredients
Utensils
cutting board, knife, empty tea bag, large pot with lid, cooking spoon
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Nutrition per serving
Step 1/3
- ½ kg red cabbage
- ½ onion
- 1 apples
- 2½ cloves
- 2 juniper berries
- 1 allspice berries
- cutting board
- knife
- empty tea bag
Halve and quarter the red cabbage and then remove the stalk. Cut into very fine strips. Peel the onion and cut into fine rings. Wash the apples, quarter them, and remove the core. Cut into fine slices. Add cloves, juniper berries, and allspice to an empty tea bag or to a muslin cloth and tie a knot.
Step 2/3
- 1½ tbsp clarified butter
- 25 ml red wine vinegar
- 100 ml red wine
- 150 ml water
- 1½ tbsp sugar
- ½ bay leaf
- ½ cinnamon stick
- large pot with lid
- cooking spoon
Add the clarified butter to a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, add onions and apples and sauté approx. 5 min. without letting them brown. Then add the red cabbage and sauté for approx. 5 min. Deglaze with vinegar and red wine. Add salt, sugar, water and spices and simmer, covered, for approx. 45 min.
Step 3/3
- 50 g cranberry jam
- salt
- potato dumpling (for serving)
Remove the spices and stir in the cranberry jam. Season with salt to taste. Serve with potato dumplings. Enjoy!
Enjoy your meal!
