Rotkohl
side · german · cabbage · vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, finely diced (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup apple cider
- 2 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 juniper berries
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon peppercorn
Steps
- Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; sauté diced apples and onions for 2-3 minutes.
- Add red cabbage and vinegar, stir to combine. Then add apple cider, cloves, bay leaf, and juniper berries. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 50-60 minutes until cabbage softens. Stir occasionally; add more apple cider if needed.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- Do not use garlic, it ruins the dish completely.