Blaukraut Red Cabbage
Transform your next meal into a taste of Bavarian tradition with this classic Blaukraut Red Cabbage recipe. Vibrantly hued and bursting with sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors, this dish combines tender red cabbage, crisp apple, and aromatic spices like cloves and cinnamon, all simmered to perfection in a blend of red wine and red wine vinegar. Perfect as a side dish for hearty roasted meats, sausages, or festive holiday feasts, it's an irresistible combination of warmth and richness. With just 15 minutes of prep and easy-to-follow instructions, this comforting German-inspired recipe is ideal for adding a burst of color and flavor to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion
- 1 large apple
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 0.5 cup red wine
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves from the red cabbage and cut it into quarters. Remove the core and thinly slice the cabbage.
Peel and finely chop the onion. Peel the apple, core it, and dice it into small pieces.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the diced apple to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the red cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, allowing it to soften slightly.
Add the red wine vinegar, sugar, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, water, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer the cabbage for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Pour in the red wine and stir to incorporate. Continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors are well-developed.
Remove the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cloves (if you can find them) before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish alongside roasted meats, sausages, or holiday meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2812 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.5 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 3169 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
