Name: Grandma Jeanette’s Amazing German Red Cabbage Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: German
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

Grandma Jeanette’s Amazing German Red Cabbage Recipe

Cindi Gallego Modified: January 30, 2024

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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.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour 45 minutes

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

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.
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.
Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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.
Serve hot as a side dish with roasted meats or sausages.

Nutrition

Calories : 155kcal
Total Fat

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