German cuisine · Vegetable Dishes

Braised Red Cabbage

Braised red cabbage with apple, cloves and bay – the classic side dish.

Ingredients · for 6 servings

• 1 head of red cabbage (approx. 1.2 kg)
• 2 apples
• 1 onion
• 4 tbsp cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 3 cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• 250 ml apple juice
• 3 tbsp oil
• Salt

Instructions

1. Shred the red cabbage finely, mix it with the vinegar, sugar and salt and let it stand for 30 minutes.
2. Sweat the onion in the oil, add the cabbage and cook it briefly.
3. Add the apple pieces, cloves, bay leaves and apple juice.
4. Cover and braise over low heat for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the cloves and bay leaves and adjust the seasoning.