Bavarian Style Red Cabbage

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oilI large head red cabbage, shredded1 large onion, sliced thin1 Granny Smith Apple, chopped or coarsely grated1 cup unsweetened apple juice1 cup red wine vinegar1 cup brown sugar1/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg1/2 tsp. grounds cloves1/2 tsp. caraway seeds (optional)kosher salt & pepper, to taste
Directions
In a deep non-stick Dutch Oven, heat olive oil.
Add onions and cook till slightly tender (about 3 min)
Add cabbage and apples and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add all liquid ingredients and spices
Bring to a gentle simmer, cover and allow to cook for 30-45 minutes. Salt & Pepper, to taste.
Cabbage should be cooked, but not mushy.


Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FOODIEWIFE.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 166.7
  • Total Fat: 2.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 339.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 38.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
  • Protein: 2.2 g

Member Reviews
  • JIACOLO
    I plan to make this this week - 5/20/19
  • FLATGRANNY
    Similar to my mom's receipe, I was looking for one since no one in the family can find mom's. Thanks, it was great! - 1/16/11
  • KMBRADY
    This is a wonderful side dish. The tangy sweet is wonderful, I made it to go with pork chops cooked in apple juice which were cooked in a slow cooker. Next time I'm going to try starting the dish on the stove, then transferring to the crock to cook along with the pork. - 3/2/10

    Reply from FOODIEWIFE (1/17/11)
    The only thing you want to be careful about is to not overcook the red cabbage, or it will become mushy.

  • PATTYEB12
    I had some red cabbage at a church function and LOVED it, can't wait to try this version! - 1/31/10
  • RITAWENZEL1
    Sounds great1 We make something similar only we put 2 slices of bacon in it ( brocken innto little biits.) My mother-in-law was from Germany and she would make it several times a year. For spices she would add pepper corns instead of cloves and fennel seed. Can't wait to try this version. Yum1 - 1/20/10

    Reply from FOODIEWIFE (1/20/10)
    Variations depend on regions of Germany. This recipe was inspired from my mother, her mother and my great grandmother. Bacon would taste good, but you won't find that in Bavaria! The real star of the dish is the red cabbage, with just the right balance of sweet and tart.

  • AMANDALYNNE415
    This looks delicious! I have a green cabage from my co-op box for the week, any chance it would be the same? - 12/7/09

    Reply from FOODIEWIFE (12/7/09)
    While I love green cabbage, I am not confident it would work. But, hey, give it a try! It's just not a traditional German dish, which is what this is. Thanks for asking.

  • CD2854415
    I could eat this stuff forever!!! I lived in Germany until I was 9 years old, and then I was over there for two years in the late 1970s. This stuff is fantastic!! So yummy!!!! - 8/30/09
  • SHERIJI
    I would love to make this if there was something I could substitute for the apple juice as my daughter is allergic and can't have it, if so let me know please. - 8/29/09

    Reply from FOODIEWIFE (8/29/09)
    Orange juice would work, too. I hope that this helps.

  • ONEWEIGH
    This has a good balance of tart & sweet. It doesn't say when to add the apple, so I put it in when I added the cabbage. Makes a ton, so unless you've got really dedicated red cabbage eaters, you can figure it as more than eight servings! Just what I was looking for--thanks for sharing! - 8/1/09

    Reply from FOODIEWIFE (8/1/09)
    Thanks for bring to my attention that I forgot to list when to add the apples. You did the right thing! But, yes, this does make a lot. It freezes beautifully! Thanks for letting me know how you liked the recipe. Debby aka "Foodiewife"
    www.foodiewife-kitchen@blogspot.com

  • THRENC
    I made this for my wife and neighbors and everybody raved about it! Great! - 5/14/09

    Reply from FOODIEWIFE (1/17/11)
    Thanks for letting me know. My husband loves this dish, and it freezes really well.