Authentic German Red Cabbage Recipe: Grandma Jeanette's Secret!

Name: Authentic German Red Cabbage Recipe: Grandma Jeanette's Secret!
Total time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients: 5 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 cup sliced green apples; 0.25 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.33333334326744 cup apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons water; 2.25 teaspoons salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

This traditional German red cabbage recipe with apples is seasoned with sugar, vinegar, and cloves, creating a delightful sweet and sour taste. A festive side dish perfect with roast pork, turkey, or duck!

Total time1 hr 15 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time1 hr 5 mins
Yield4

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Ingredients

5 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup sliced green apples
0.25 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter
0.33 cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons water
2.25 teaspoons salt
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

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Combine the red cabbage, apples, sugar, and butter in a large pot. Add the vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and flavorful.
Serve and enjoy this classic German side dish!

Nutrition

Calories: 148 kcal
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 19 g
Sodium Content: 1375 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 24 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g