Save A vibrant and tangy-sweet Bavarian side dish featuring tender red cabbage and apples, perfect alongside roasts or sausages.
I often make this dish during family gatherings, and it never fails to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- Red cabbage: 1 small head (about 700 g), finely shredded
- Apples: 2 medium (preferably tart, e.g., Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and sliced
- Red onion: 1 small, finely sliced
- Apple cider vinegar: 100 ml
- Water: 75 ml
- Sunflower oil: 2 tbsp
- Brown sugar: 2 tbsp
- Caraway seeds: 1 tsp (optional)
- Bay leaf: 1
- Ground allspice: ½ tsp
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Heat the sunflower oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Step 2:
- Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
- Step 3:
- Stir in the shredded cabbage and apples. Cook, stirring, for 3>4 minutes until just starting to wilt.
- Step 4:
- Sprinkle in the brown sugar, caraway seeds, allspice, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat.
- Step 5:
- Add the apple cider vinegar, water, and bay leaf. Mix thoroughly.
- Step 6:
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp and the apples have softened.
- Step 7:
- Remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm.
Save This recipe always brings my family to the table, filling the kitchen with warm scents and happy memories.
Required Tools
Large skillet or Dutch oven, chefs knife, cutting board, wooden spoon
Allergen Information
Contains none of the major allergens. Always check vinegar and spice labels for potential traces or cross-contamination.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 105, Total Fat: 4 g, Carbohydrates: 18 g, Protein: 2 g (per serving)
Save This dish pairs beautifully with hearty meats and brings a burst of color to your plate.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of apples work best in this dish?
Tart apples such as Granny Smith are ideal, as their acidity balances the sweetness and enhances the overall flavor.
- → Can I substitute the apple cider vinegar with another type?
Yes, white wine vinegar can be used as a substitute, though it may slightly alter the tanginess.
- → Is the caraway seed essential for flavor?
Caraway seeds add a traditional aromatic note but are optional; omitting them won't drastically change the dish.
- → How should I adjust seasoning to taste?
After simmering, taste and add salt or pepper as needed to enhance the balance between sweet and sour flavors.
- → Can this be prepared ahead of time?
Yes, flavors deepen when chilled and reheated gently before serving, making it suitable for advance preparation.