Red Cabbage Recipe
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Red Cabbage

By: Arita Droog 
"A sweet and sour side dish that's really nice with pork, ham, or sausage. Tastes better on day two, and freezes well."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (84)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 small head red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 3 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

Directions

  1. Place water in a large saucepan, and stir in cabbage, apples, brown sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and 1 tablespoon butter. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cover. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender. Stir in remaining butter before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 136 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2006 by Shannon Sperry   view full review
Excellent recipe, just like the Rohtkole you find in the best German restaurants. Add a bay...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by ISLANDGIRLEJFAN   view full review
This was very good....almost as good as "rotekohl" that I have had in Germany. The only thing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2005 by carolynnes   view full review
This is an excellent recipe! I've worked with it twice now. I had an awesome crop of cabbage...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2007 by Barbie G.   view full review
Very good! Took the advise of previous reviewers and used apple cider vinegar. Only used half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by SandyKy   view full review
This is absolutely wonderful! But... I prefer to add the apples after the cabbage is cooked. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Harlan   view full review
Just great! If you've never had it make it. Cut the vinegar in half and used balsamic...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2006 by Rachel   view full review
If you're anti cabbage-slicing: I used one jar of red cabbage (drained), 2 Granny apples, 1/2...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2006 by CLHEINS1   view full review
This was a fabulous recipe! It tasted like it came directly out of an authentic German...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2005 by Meandmsjones   view full review
Way to vinegary for me. I would cut the vinegar in half next time and maybe double the brown...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2004 by stephkoch1   view full review
Very good recipe! Easy to prepare. I did cook it a little longer than recommended. Will...

 

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