German-Style Red Cabbage

Don't wait until Oktoberfest to make this German-Style Red Cabbage. Braised in a skillet with green apples and a hint of cloves, this recipe is a hit with all ages.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: braised red cabbage, german braised red cabbage recipe, German red cabbage, german-style red cabbage, oktoberfest red cabbage, red cabbage and apples, red cabbage recipes, sauteed red cabbage

Servings: people

Calories: 128kcal

Author: Barbara

Ingredients

3 Tablespoons olive oil
1 head red cabbage, shredded
2 green apples, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat; add the shredded cabbage and apples, and saute, stirring often for 4-5 minutes.
Add sugar, salt, pepper, ground cloves and water; bring to the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid. Cook for 35-45 minutes, stirring occasionally or until the cabbage is tender. Watch the mixture to make sure the liquid doesn't completely absorb and the cabbage doesn't burn.
Turn off the heat, and add vinegar. Stir to combine.

Notes

The easiest way to shred a cabbage is using a food processor.
Tart green apples work best for this sauteed red cabbage recipe. Peel the apples first.
Substitute bacon grease or canola oil for olive oil if desired.
Never used ground cloves? It's one of my favorite spices, similar to cinnamon or nutmeg.
While braising the red cabbage, stir occasionally. Be sure to make sure the liquid doesn't all absorb. If it does and you aren't paying attention, the cabbage could burn due to the sugar in the recipe.
Use a large skillet or Dutch-oven while sauteing the red cabbage.
Love cabbage? Try Fried Green Cabbage with Bacon.
The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and can vary depending on the products used.

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