Red cabbage with apples, also known as Rotkraut mit Äpfeln, is a classic German side dish that is often served with roasted meats, such as pork or goose. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. The red cabbage is braised in a mixture of vinegar, sugar, and spices, until it is tender and slightly sweet. The apples add a touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is a great way to add some color and flavor to your next meal. In this article, you'll find three different recipes for red cabbage with apples, so you can find the one that best suits your taste. The first recipe is a traditional German recipe, while the second is a lighter version that uses less sugar and vinegar. The third recipe is a vegan version that uses maple syrup instead of sugar. All three recipes are delicious and easy to make, so you're sure to find one that you'll love.
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RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES (ROT KRAUT MIT ÄPFELN)
For 100 years, Lüchow's was NYC's landmark German restaurant; it closed in 1982. This recipe is from "Lüchow's German Cookbook" (1952). My ancestors immigrated to the U.S. from Germany, and settled in Brooklyn and Queens. When I was a child, for special occasions my grandmother would make Sauerbraten served with with dumplings and a red cabbage like this. The sweet-sour taste, the deep red color - these had special appeal to me as a child. This is my comfort food - to this day it conjures happy forty-year-old memories of sitting in my grandmother's crowded kitchen on a festive Sunday afternoon.
Provided by Belgophile
Categories Greens
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash cabbage, drain; cut or slice fine (as for cole slaw).
- Wash and core apples; peel and cut into small slices.
- Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan and sauté onion and apples 3 or 4 minutes. Add water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, cloves, bay leaf, and lemon juice. Stir; bring to a boil. Add cabbage. Cover and let simmer 45 minutes, or until tender. Just before serving, sprinkle flour on top to absorb liquid. Serves 4.
RED CABBAGE AND APPLE SAUERKRAUT
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories condiment
Time P7DT2h30m
Yield 8 to 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove any loose leaves from the cabbage head and reserve. Quarter the cabbage and thinly slice, on a mandoline if you have one. (The shreds should be about the thickness of a quarter.) Toss the cabbage in a large bowl with the pickling salt. Work the cabbage through your hands and massage for a minute or two, until the cabbage begins to "sweat" and release some water.
- Thinly slice, then julienne the green apple, leaving the peel on. (Again, use a mandoline if you have one.) Slice the ginger into coins and press with the side of your knife to bruise them slightly and release their oils. Add the apples, ginger and allspice berries to the cabbage and toss well. Let sit for an hour or two, until the cabbage has released quite a bit of water.
- Pack the cabbage mixture into a large, wide-mouthed crock and press down very firmly until the liquid the cabbage has released covers it. (Depending on the age of your cabbage, it may release less water; a fresher cabbage will release a lot of water, while a cabbage that has been stored all winter will release less.) If the cabbage is not covered, mix together 1 quart cold water and 4 1/2 teaspoons pickling salt until dissolved and pour over enough to cover the cabbage.
- Use a couple of the reserved whole cabbage leaves to cover the surface of the cabbage. Cover with a plate (or the weight provided, if you have a fermenting crock) and set something heavy on top to weight it. (You can use cans. Many people like to use a resealable plastic bag filled with the same salted water solution used above because it weights evenly and if it leaks, it doesn't ruin the fermentation process.) Store the crock in a cool, dry place.
- Check the kraut after 2 days. There should be a few bubbles around the sides. Skim any scum that has risen to the surface. Check the kraut every few days and repeat skimming, if needed. Depending on the temperature of your room, the kraut should be ready after about a week. (Some people ferment for a couple of weeks or more, depending on how funky they want their kraut to be.)
- Divide the kraut and pack into jars. Store in the refrigerator. Drain and rinse the kraut well (discarding any ginger pieces) before using.
RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES (ROTKRAUT MIT APFELN)
Red cabbage is a typical Austrian side dish. During holidays, such as Christmas, people add apples to sweeten this already tasty dish. Red cabbage makes a good accompaniment to a Christmas Day holiday meal of roast goose, potato dumplings, and desserts such as Sacher torte and Christmas cookies. From Cooking the Austrian Way by...
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Combine cabbage, onion, cloves, apple, vinegar, 3/4 tbsp. sugar, and oil in a large pot.
- 2. Add enough water to cover the bottom of the pot.
- 3. Bring to a boil and then simmer until tender, or 1 to 1-1/2 hours.
- 4. Add boiling water if needed during cooking to maintain enough water at the bottom of the pan to keep the food from sticking.
- 5. Sprinkle flour and the rest of sugar over the mixture before serving.
RED CABBAGE AND APPLES
Looking for something new? Try this sweet and sour apple and cabbage dish.
Provided by CHRISTYJ
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a medium size saucepan. Stir in cabbage and onion; fry until wilted. Stir in apple and water, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes.
- Pour vinegar and sugar into the mixture while tasting for desired sweet and sour taste. Cook another 5 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1215.8 mg, Sugar 30.8 g
RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES
A healthy side dish of braised cabbage with rich spices - a perfect Sunday roast or Christmas dinner accompaniment.
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Side dish
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients except for the apples in a large saucepan and season. Place over a medium heat, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 mins. Add the apples, then continue cooking for 15 mins until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium
RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES
My German grandmother passed this recipe down to my mother, who gave it to me. I remember eating it as a small child. This vegetable dish can be made quickly and goes great with roast pork or barbecued ribs, potatoes and biscuits.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until golden and tender. Add the cabbage, apples, cider, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 1 hour or until cabbage and apples are tender and the liquid is reduced. Sprinkle with bacon and parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES
This is an adaptation of a classic cabbage dish that I never tire of. The cabbage cooks for a long time, until it is very tender and sweet. I like to serve this with bulgur, or as a side dish with just about anything. You can halve the quantities if you don't want to make such a large amount.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, one pot, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare the cabbage, and cover with cold water while you prepare the remaining ingredients. Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, lidded skillet or casserole, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until just about tender, about three minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring, until the mixture is golden, about three minutes, then add the apples and stir for two to three minutes.
- Drain the cabbage and add to the pot. Toss to coat thoroughly, then stir in the allspice, another 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and salt to taste. Toss together. Cover the pot, and cook over low heat for one hour, stirring from time to time. Add freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt, and add another tablespoon or two of balsamic vinegar as desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 102, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 453 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams
ROTKRAUT
This recipe for rotkraut, a tart dish of pickled red cabbage simmered with warm spices in a dry red wine, came to The Times from Debbie Himmler of Cincinnati. The dish, a nod to her grandparents' German heritage, makes regular appearances on her family's Thanksgiving table, but can be served year round. It's best prepared a day or two ahead, and also freezes well - a real boon if you're planning a big meal. Just reheat it in a covered saucepan on the stove the day you plan to serve it.
Provided by Ligaya Mishan
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine cabbage, wine, brown sugar, salt, cayenne, cloves, bay leaves and apples in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the vinegar, then add to the pot along with the butter; stir until butter is melted. Simmer, uncovered, 20 more minutes, or until most of the liquid has cooked off and cabbage is very tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES
This recipe makes for a great veggie side. The apple adds a nice flavour to otherwise bland cabbage and of course bacon makes everything taste good!
Provided by Volleyballmom
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat coconut oil over medium heat in a large skillet; cook and stir bacon, onion, and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir cabbage into bacon mixture and toss to coat with oil. Cover skillet, reduce the heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cabbage begins to soften, about 10 minutes.
- Stir cider vinegar and brown sugar together in a bowl; pour over cabbage mixture. Stir apples into cabbage mixture; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 35 minutes. Remove pan from heat and allow cabbage mixture to stand, covered, for about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 310.3 mg, Sugar 29.4 g
Tips:
- Choose the right cabbage: Red cabbage is the best choice for this recipe, as it holds its color and texture well during cooking. Look for a head of cabbage that is firm and heavy, with deep red leaves.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you to thinly slice the cabbage and apples, which will result in a more tender dish.
- Don't overcook the cabbage: Red cabbage cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it to prevent it from becoming overcooked. Overcooked cabbage will be mushy and lose its vibrant color.
- Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe are essential for adding flavor and depth to the dish. Be sure to use a good quality caraway seeds, juniper berries, and bay leaves.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Red cabbage with apples can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, or pork chops.
Conclusion:
Red cabbage with apples is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It's a great way to use up leftover cabbage and apples, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook cabbage, give this recipe a try!
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