Rotkohl (Sweet and Sour Braised Cabbage) Recipe

Name: Rotkohl (Sweet and Sour Braised Cabbage)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices smoked bacon, chopped; 2 cups onions, thinly vertically sliced; 3 cups granny smith apples, chopped and peeled; 10 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced; 1 cup apple cider; ½ cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

4 slices smoked bacon, chopped
2 cups onions, thinly vertically sliced
3 cups granny smith apples, chopped and peeled
10 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup apple cider
½ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 whole cloves
1 bay leaf

1
Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until crisp.
2
Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tbsp drippings in pan.
3
Set bacon aside.
4
Add onions to drippings in pan and saute 3 minutes.
5
Add apple to pan, saute 2 minutes.
6
Add cabbage to pan and saute 2 minutes.
7
Add cider and remaining ingredients to pan and bring to a boil.
8
Cover and reduce heat.
9
Simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally.
10
Discard cloves and bay leaf.
11
Sprinkle with bacon and serve.

370

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices smoked bacon, chopped, 2 cups onions, thinly vertically sliced, 3 cups granny smith apples, chopped and peeled, 10 cups red cabbage, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Rotkohl (Sweet and Sour Braised Cabbage) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Rotkohl (Sweet and Sour Braised Cabbage)

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