Rotkohl

Name: Rotkohl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1 head red cabbage, shredded; 1 red onion, diced; 2 tart apple, diced; 2 tbsp neutral oil; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tbsp red currant jelly; 4 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 tsp fine salt

Tender red cabbage slow-braised with sweet apples, tangy apple cider vinegar, and aromatic spices.

70 minEasyServes 695 cal/serving

GermanSideStovetopVegetarianVeganHigh FiberLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

1 head red cabbage, shredded
1 red onion, diced
2 tart apple, diced
2 tbsp neutral oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp red currant jelly
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 cup vegetable broth
1 tsp fine salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 diced red onion and saute for 5 minutes until softened.
3

Stir in 1 head shredded red cabbage, 2 diced tart apple, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp red currant jelly, 4 whole cloves, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup vegetable broth, and 1 tsp fine salt.
4

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
5

Cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender.
6

Discard the bay leaf and whole cloves before serving warm.

Questions

How long does Rotkohl keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Rotkohl?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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