Name: German Red Cabbage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 130 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 each large head red cabbage (, about 5-6 cups) (Source: 1/2 large head red cabbage (, about 5-6 cups)); 1 each apple (, cut in half) (Source: 1 apple (, cut in half)); 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (Source: 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar); 3 Tablespoons water (Source: 3 Tablespoons water); 1/4 cup brown sugar (Source: 1/4 cup brown sugar); 2 teaspoon salt (Source: 2 teaspoon salt); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (Source: 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper); 5 each whole cloves ( or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves) (Source: 4-5 whole cloves ( or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 2 Tablespoons butter (Source: 2 Tablespoons butter)

Get to know the ingredients

large head red cabbage (, about 5-6 cups)

In the method: Cut the cabbage, shredding into thin, 1/8"-1/4” thick slices.

apple (, cut in half)

In the method: Put half the shredded cabbage into a medium sized heavy pot.

apple cider vinegar

In the method: Grate one-half of the apple on top of the cabbage in the pot.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 6. Original quantities shown.

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1/2 each large head red cabbage (, about 5-6 cups)
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Source: 1/2 large head red cabbage (, about 5-6 cups)
1 each apple (, cut in half)
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Source: 1 apple (, cut in half)
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
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Source: 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tablespoons water
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Source: 3 Tablespoons water
1/4 cup brown sugar
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Source: 1/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoon salt
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Source: 2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Source: 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
5 each whole cloves ( or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves)
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Source: 4-5 whole cloves ( or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
2 Tablespoons butter
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Source: 2 Tablespoons butter

How to make it

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Cut the cabbage, shredding into thin, 1/8"-1/4” thick slices. Put half the shredded cabbage into a medium sized heavy pot.
Grate one-half of the apple on top of the cabbage in the pot. Poke the whole cloves into the other half of the apple and add to the pot.
Add the remaining shredded cabbage on top. In a small bowl add vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour over cabbage.
Add 2 Tablespoons butter and cover the pot with a lid. Bring to boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook 1 1/2 - 2 hours.
Remove apple with cloves and discard. Stir mixture and serve.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Stir mixture and serve.

A little more help as you go

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A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot. Start with this step: Cut the cabbage, shredding into thin, 1/8"-1/4” thick slices.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

What happens at the end?

Stir mixture and serve.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.

Additional recipe notes

Make Ahead Instructions: You can make German Red Cabbage up to a week ahead of time, stored in the refrigerator. It keeps and warms up really well. Serve with: Rouladen and Spaetzle .

German Red Cabbage

1. Check when to cover

2. Match the cuts in the method

3. Keep the simmering stage