Best 12 Apfelrotkoh Braised Red Cabbage Recipes

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Apfelrotkoh, or Braised Red Cabbage, is a classic German side dish that is perfect for the holidays or any special occasion. The sweet and tangy flavors of the red cabbage are perfectly complemented by the apples, vinegar, and spices. This dish is also incredibly easy to make, and it can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

APFELROTKOHL (RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES) RECIPE



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Provided by Anna @ Northern Homestead

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion (or a quarter of a huge onion, you need about 125g)
1 tablespoons coconut oil (can be substituted with water if you cook oil free)
1 big red cabbage (or several small 1250g)
5 apples (500g)
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
5 cloves
¼ - ½ cup sugar, or 2 TB -1/3 cup honey (depending on taste).
¼ cup apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Sautee chopped onions in oil or water
  • Add chopped cabbage, cook till it cooks down (ca. 10 minutes)
  • Season
  • Add apples
  • Cover, turn down the heat to medium to low, and let simmer for 20 - 30 minutes
  • Stir occasionally
  • Taste, season some more if needed
  • Enjoy

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 slices bacon, thinly sliced
2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 large or 2 small heads red cabbage (about 3 pounds), cored and thinly sliced
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into bite size pieces
2 to 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon until crisp, over medium heat in a large Dutch, that has a lid, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the apple, broth, vinegar, sugar, the remaining salt, and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Uncover; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the liquid has reduced to a sauce-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
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BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 red cabbage, sliced 1/4 inches thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 sweet apples, quartered and sliced thin
6 allspice berries, lightly crushed, wrapped in cheesecloth and tied
1/3 cup red wine
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup molasses or cane syrup (the cane syrup is lighter in color)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a deep saute pan with a cover. Once the butter's melted, and the foam's subsided, add the cabbage and stir to coat.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste, red onion, apple, and allspice packet, cover the pan and lower the flame to low-medium, turning once in a while, until the cabbage is soft, but still slightly firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove lid and deglaze with the red wine, bring up flame and cook, uncovered, until the wine is reduced by at least half. Add the red wine vinegar reduce a little, add the molasses or cane syrup and toss to coat. Cook 2 to 3 more minutes, remove allspice packet, season with salt and pepper, to taste.

APFELROTKOH (BRAISED RED CABBAGE)



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Make and share this Apfelrotkoh (Braised Red Cabbage) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Scarlett516

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small-medium head red cabbage
2 slices bacon or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion
1 tart apple (such as Granny Smith)
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
1 bay leaf
2 whole cloves

Steps:

  • Thinly shred the cabbage and let it soak in a bowl of water.
  • While the cabbage is soaking, chop the bacon and onion.
  • Peel and core the apple, then slice it.
  • Add the bacon (or vegetable oil) to a large pot and sauté until browned (or oil is heated).
  • Add the onion and sauté until golden.
  • Add the apple vinegar to deglaze the pan.
  • Add the honey, spices, apple, and salt.
  • Drain the cabbage and add to the pot, a handful at a time, stirring as you ad it until it wilts a little.
  • Braise the cabbage for up to an hour and a half until the cabbage is soft. If there is liquid left, you can let the cabbage absorb the liquid.

CHEF JOHN'S BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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We're going to cook a very beautiful, super easy cabbage side dish. All ingredients are totally to taste. It's a little bit sweet and a little bit tangy, with a tiny hint of caraway to interest you.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 small head red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
salt to taste
⅓ cup water
¼ cup red wine
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook cabbage in the hot butter until it begins to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt. Pour in water, red wine, and red wine vinegar. Stir to combine. Mix in sugar and caraway seeds.
  • Continue to cook and stir until liquid has evaporated and cabbage is tender, about 5 minutes. If cabbage isn't quite tender, add a splash of water and continue cooking a few more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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This dish can be made a day ahead. Let cool completely before refrigerating. Reheat, covered, over medium heat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces bacon (about 4 slices), cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 head red cabbage (2 1/4 pounds), halved, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup dry red wine
3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 Golden Delicious apple, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until fat renders and bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add cabbage, vinegar, wine, water, sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; stir to combine. Raise heat to medium-high, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes. Stir apple into cabbage, and cook, covered, until cabbage and apples are tender, 25 to 35 minutes. Season with pepper.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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A healthy, easy side dish of braised red cabbage. Very good with pork chops for example.

Provided by Swiss Phil

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Cabbage     Red Cabbage

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ medium head red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon red currant jelly
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in an oven-proof casserole dish over medium heat. Add cabbage and saute until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in jelly until well combined. Raise heat to medium-high and cook for 1 minute. Add vinegar, swirl it around, and cover.
  • Transfer to the preheated oven and cook until cabbage is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 28.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

ROTKOHL (RED CABBAGE)



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Make and share this Rotkohl (Red Cabbage) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MnBiker

Categories     German

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 onion, diced
1 head red cabbage, cut up
2 tablespoons butter
2 -3 tablespoons vinegar
4 -5 tablespoons sugar
1 -2 apple, peeled and diced

Steps:

  • Saute onions in butter.
  • add cut up cabbage and vinegar.
  • cover and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • add just enough sugar to make it sweet and sour tasting.
  • add apples and reheat.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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This low-fat Christmas side dish is the perfect sweet-savoury combination. Or try one of our simple twists using preserved lemon, ginger wine and bacon

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Side dish

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small red cabbage (about 900g)
1 sliced red onion
70g soft light brown sugar
70ml cider vinegar
150ml red wine
a large knob of butter
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Quarter the red cabbage and remove the core, then finely shred. Tip into a large pan with the red onion, brown sugar, cider vinegar, red wine, butter and cinnamon stick and season well. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid, lower the heat and cook for 1 1/ 2 hrs, stirring every so often. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 30 mins until tender. Will keep for two days, or can be frozen for two months. Reheat until piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 1 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.1 milligram of sodium

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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An easy Braised Red Cabbage recipe

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Braise     Vegetarian     Fall     Winter     Cabbage     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 2-pound head of red cabbage, quartered, cored, very thinly sliced (about 14 cups)
1/2 teaspoon (or more) salt
3 tablespoons dry red wine or hard cider
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add sliced cabbage and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir and toss constantly until cabbage begins to wilt, about 7 minutes. Add red wine or hard cider and sauté until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Add red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar; stir constantly until cabbage is tender and turns bright fuchsia color, about 13 minutes longer. Season to taste with pepper and more salt, if desired. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm, stirring over medium heat, before serving.)

BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH APPLE AND ONION



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This side goes well with roasted pork or turkey.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 Gala or Fuji apple, halved, cored, and sliced
1 head red cabbage (2 pounds), cored, quartered, and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and apple; cook, stirring, until onion softens, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in red cabbage and season with salt and pepper. Add vinegar, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until cabbage is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 3 g

BRAISED RED CABBAGE



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, weekday, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 red cabbage, about 1 pound
2 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 apple, peeled, cored and cut in thin slices
1/4 cup fresh or canned chicken broth
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
2 whole cloves
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Pour off and discard any tough or wilted leaves from the cabbage. Cut away and discard the core from the cabbage. Cut it into thin julienne.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add the onion and cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the apple, broth, vinegar, honey, cloves, salt and pepper. Blend well.
  • Cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring often. Add the butter, stir and blend well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 505 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Select the right cabbage: Choose a firm, round head of red cabbage with deep red color. Avoid cabbages that have any signs of bruising or wilting.
  • Cut the cabbage properly: Cut the cabbage into thin strips or shreds. This will help it cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help distribute the heat evenly and prevent the cabbage from burning.
  • Add some acidity: A splash of vinegar or lemon juice will help brighten the flavor of the cabbage and balance the sweetness of the apples.
  • Don't overcook the cabbage: Braised red cabbage should be tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Overcooking will make it mushy.

Conclusion:

Apfelrotkohl, or braised red cabbage, is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover cabbage and apples, and it is also a healthy and affordable meal. With its sweet, tangy flavor and vibrant red color, Apfelrotkohl is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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