Side Dish: Germany – Rotkohl (Braised Red Cabbage)
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Serving Size: 6
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
1 medium red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 1 large tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil (such as sunflower or canola) 3 tbsp (45 ml) red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar or maple syrup 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) water or vegetable broth 1 bay leaf 3 whole cloves (or 1 / 8 tsp (0.625 ml) ground cloves) 1 / 2 tsp (2.5 ml) ground allspice (optional but traditional) Salt and black pepper, to taste
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1 medium red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced 1 large tart apple, peeled and thinly sliced 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil (such as sunflower or canola) 3 tbsp (45 ml) red wine vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) 2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar or maple syrup 1 / 2 cup (120 ml) water or vegetable broth 1 bay leaf 3 whole cloves (or 1 / 8 tsp ground cloves) 1 / 2 tsp ground allspice (optional but traditional) Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Warm the oil in a wide pot over medium heat. Add onion and apple; cook until softened, 5–7 minutes. 2. Add cabbage, sugar (or maple), vinegar, bay leaf, cloves, allspice, and water/broth. Season with salt and pepper, stir, cover, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until tender and glossy, 35–45 minutes. Adjust seasoning and vinegar to taste, then serve.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 6
Calories: 126 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Fat: 4.9 g
Saturated fat: 0.8 g
Fiber: 3.8 g
Sodium: 40 mg
Potassium: 405 mg
Calcium: 72 mg
Iron: 1.26 mg
Vitamin A: 79 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 82.6 mg
Nutrition estimated: November 5, 2026
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.