Description
Let’s make Rohtkohl! This German braised red cabbage recipe is bright, tangy, and absolutely delicious. Perfect for Oktoberfest or any time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head red cabbage, shredded
- 1 apple, grated (you can leave the skin, just remove the seeds)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch cloves
- 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- *for sweeter version: 4 Tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Combine. Add shredded red cabbage, grated apple, vinegar, water, sugar, pepper, and cloves to a large pot.
- Boil & Cook. Cover the pot with a lid and bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cook about 30 minutes or until tender, but still with a small bite.
- Drain & Finish. Use a colander to drain extra liquid from the cabbage. Add in fresh lemon juice and stir to combine.
*If You’re Making The Sweeter Version:
- Brown butter in a small saucepan by cooking it over medium-low heat until foamy and golden.
- Add To Cabbage. Remove from heat and stir into cooked cabbage mixture with the lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: German