Rode Kool Red Cabbage Dutch Recipe
Bring a taste of Dutch tradition to your table with this heartfelt Rode Kool Red Cabbage recipe, a timeless classic featuring tender red cabbage simmered with sweet apples, fragrant spices, and a tangy hint of vinegar. This comforting side dish combines simple yet bold ingredients like ground cinnamon, a dash of clove, and a touch of sugar to create a harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors that perfectly complement hearty mains like roasted meats, sausages, or potatoes. Ready in under an hour with just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pot wonder is an easy, flavorful addition to any meal, capturing the essence of Dutch home cooking in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head (medium, about 2 pounds) red cabbage
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium (preferably sweet varieties like Gala or Fuji) apple
- 1 small onion
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground clove
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage. Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the core, and finely slice the quarters into thin shreds.
Peel and core the apples, then cut them into small cubes. Finely chop the onion.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat until melted.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the shredded cabbage and cubed apples, mixing everything together thoroughly.
Pour in the white vinegar and water, and sprinkle the sugar, ground cinnamon, ground clove, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar based on your preference.
Once the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded, remove the pot from heat.
Serve warm as a side dish, traditionally paired with roasted meats, sausages, or potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.0 g | ||
| Protein | 12.7 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 491 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2808 mg | 60% | |
*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.
