German Red Cabbage Recipe

Name: German Red Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced; 2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced; 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 peppercorns; 2 whole allspice; 2 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water

Servings: persons

1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced
2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
6 peppercorns
2 whole allspice
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

1
In a large pot with tight fitting lid, toss together cabbage, apples and onion.
2
Add water, vinegar, sugar, butter and salt.
3
Place the peppercorns, allspice, cloves and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag.
4
Add spice bag to pot.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
7
Remove spice bag. I.
8
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in cabbage mixture.
9
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced, 2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced, 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, German Red Cabbage falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Red Cabbage

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