German Style Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage
This colorful German cabbage recipe makes a perfect simple side dish. German Style Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage is a cooked red cabbage recipe that includes Granny Smith apples and chopped onion. The cabbage is seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and spices to create a flavor that's both sweet and sour. This traditional German dish is full of flavor and tastes great as a side to any meal. Make a big batch to serve a crowd.
Cooking Time1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 (2-pound) head red cabbage, cored, shredded
- 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, quartered, cored, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon each caraway seeds and pepper
Instructions
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In Dutch oven or large pot, melt butter, add onion; saute 5 minutes.
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Add cabbage and apple. Saute 5 minutes until cabbage starts to wilt.
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In bowl combine water, vinegar and remaining ingredients.
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Add to cabbage mixture; cover. Simmer, stirring, 1 1/2 hours, until cabbage is very tender.