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Rotkohl

German Style, Sweet and Sour Purple Cabbage
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 5

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce Pan with Lid
  • 1 Mandolin Optional

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Red Cabbage Shredded
  • 4 tablsp Onion medium dice
  • 3 tblsp Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar You may substitute another vinegar
  • 1/3 cup red Wine
  • 1 Apple Medium tart , medium dice or grated
  • 1/2 teasp Ground Cloves

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Cut the cabbage the long way. Some folks like to chop it again the other way. I usually give it one chop down the middle.
  • Chop the onions in 1/4 inch dice.
  • Chop the apples in a small medium dice
  • Get your ingredients together. Here I used purple onions. It doesn't matter.

Cooking;

  • Combine ingredients in large pan or casserole.
  •  Bring the cabbage to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20-30 min. till the cabbage, onions and apples start to break down and it blends together. it will be a bit thicker.
    You can also bake or microwave this dish until cabbage, onions and apples are tender. Stir occasionally.
    Taste the cabbage some time during the process, and add vinegar or sugar to adjust the seasoning, if desired.
  • Red Cabbage is traditionally served with German dishes like Sauerbraten or Rouladen, but is good with almost any kind of meat.
Keyword Rotkohl, Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage