Braised German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

Method

1. 1
   • red onion 1
   • vegetable oil 2 tbsp

   Sauté the onion — Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.

   ⏱3 min
2. 2
   • red cabbage 1 kg
   • apple 1
   • red onion 1

   Add cabbage and apple — Add the sliced red cabbage and diced apple to the pot, stirring to combine with the onion.

3. 3
   • red wine vinegar 3 tbsp
   • brown sugar 2 tbsp
   • ground cloves 1 pinch
   • cinnamon stick 1
   • bay leaf 2
   • salt 1 tsp

   Season the cabbage — Stir in the red wine vinegar, brown sugar, ground cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and salt.

4. 4
   • red cabbage 1 kg
   • apple juice 2½ dl

   Braise until tender — Pour in the apple juice, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.

   ⏱45 min
5. 5
   • cinnamon stick 1
   • bay leaf 2
   • black pepper to taste

   Season and serve — Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick, season with black pepper to taste, and serve warm.