Best 6 Blaukraut Braised Red Cabbage Recipes

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When it comes to delightful and comforting dishes, few meals can compare to the hearty and flavorful experience of blaukraut braised red cabbage. This traditional German dish has been enjoyed for generations, and its unique blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors has earned it a special place in the culinary world. Whether you're looking for a delicious side dish to accompany a main course, or a warming and satisfying meal on a cold winter's day, blaukraut braised red cabbage is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BLAUKRAUT (GERMAN RED CABBAGE)



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Red cabbage with apples is a traditional German side dish for pork roast and other roasts, Christmas goose, turkey, and game. It tastes even better when reheated so I usually make it the day before. It is a staple on most people's home for Christmas dinner.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large apple - peeled, cored and diced
2 pounds red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
½ cup vegetable broth
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
salt to taste
fresh-ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lingonberry jam

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pan. Add sugar and stir until it has a light caramel color, about 5 minutes. Add onion and apples; cook and stir until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Cover and simmer until flavors are well combined, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and stir in lingonberry jam towards the end of the cooking time if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.8 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 140.6 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

BLAUKRAUT (GERMAN BRAISED RED CABBAGE)



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Sweet and tangy, slow braised red cabbage, Blaukraut, is a must-have side with any German meal and a tasty way to get anyone to enjoy cabbage.

Provided by Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp salted butter
1 onion, (diced)
1 tart green apple ((like Granny Smith), cored and diced)
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
1/2 tsp whole peppercorns
1 lb red cabbage, (shredded)
1/2 tsp salt
1 c dry red wine ((like Merlot))
1/4 c red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the diced onions and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the diced apples and continue to saute 2-3 minutes.
  • Tie the bay leaves, cloves, and peppercorns together in a cheesecloth. (Optional, but this makes for much easier removal later).
  • Add the cabbage, spices, salt, red wine, and red wine vinegar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 1.5 - 2 hours, checking occasionally to be sure there is enough moisture and the cabbage isn't sticking.
  • When the cabbage is tender to your liking, sprinkle 1 Tbsp of flour over the cabbage. Mix it in well and continue to cook the cabbage for 1-2 minutes, while any remaining liquid thickens.
  • This dish can be served immediately (remember to take out the bay leaves, peppercorn, and cloves) or it can be refrigerated for later. Some people swear that the flavor improves with time.

SAUTEED RED CABBAGE



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For a quick and easy side dish, try Rachael Ray's Sauteed Red Cabbage recipe, flavored with vinegar, sugar and mustard, from 30 Minute Meals on Food Network.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 22m

Yield 4 side dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 red cabbage, shredded
1/3 cup white or apple cider vinegar, eyeball it
2 rounded tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon mustard seed
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and onion and saute 2 minutes. Add cabbage and turn in pan, sauteing it until it wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Add vinegar to the pan and turn the cabbage in it. Sprinkle sugar over the cabbage and turn again. Season with mustard seed, salt and pepper and reduce heat a bit. Let cabbage continue to cook 10 minutes or until ready to serve, stirring occasionally.

BLAUKRAUT (RED CABBAGE)



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This recipe was given to me by my German sister-in-law. It goes really well with the Rouladen recipe I have also published. The vinegar ensures that the lovely red colour of the cabbage remains as it cooks. Enjoy.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 red cabbage
1 onion, finely sliced
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 cup water
2 cloves
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon sugar
1 apple, finely sliced, granny smith is good
1 teaspoon flour
salt, to taste
1 tablespoon red wine (Merlot works well)

Steps:

  • Cut cabbage very finely. Heat oil in pan, add onion and cabbage and cook gently. Before cabbage collapses add vinegar to keep the red colour.
  • Add a cup of water (or you can add some wine too), sugar, cloves, bay leaf. Put lid on pot and cook at low heat until cabbage is soft (about 1 hour and 30 minutes). Keep checking as it cooks to make sure you have enough liquid all the time. Season with salt.
  • Half and hour before ready, add finely cut apple.
  • When liquid is nearly cooked out, add flour.
  • Give it a good whisk and heat up for short time.

RED CABBAGE, OR BLUE KRAUT (ROTKOHL, ODER BLAUKRAUT)



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Make and share this Red Cabbage, or Blue Kraut (Rotkohl, oder Blaukraut) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Pork

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 -3 lbs red cabbage
2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons minced bacon
1 tablespoon sugar
1 large apple, peeled,cored and chopped
1 onion, minced
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
salt
1 -2 cup water or 1 -2 cup stock, as needed

Steps:

  • Remove any ragged leaves from cabbage.
  • Cut in quarters, wash and drain.
  • Shred cabbage on cutting board, discarding core.
  • Heat fat in Dutch oven or casserole.
  • If you use bacon, let it melt but not brown.
  • Add sugar to hot fat and saute slowly until golden brown.
  • Add apple and onion, cover and braise over very low heat 5 minutes.
  • Add shredded cabbage and toss until coated with fat.
  • Pour vinegar over kraut and stir to mix through.
  • Cover and braise slowly, 10 minutes until cabbage has turned"blue" or more exactly, bright purple.
  • Sprinkle with salt, add 1 cup water, cover and simmer slowly 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
  • Add more liquid if needed.
  • Season with pepper and salt, if needed.

BLAUKRAUT



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Blaukraut is an authentic German dish and it's super simple to make. My mother used to make this recipe for my family growing up. Now, it's become one of our most popular German sides in our restaurant, Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn! -Dorothy Zehnder, Frankenmuth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
2 pounds red cabbage (about 1 medium head), shredded
3-1/4 cups water
1-1/2 cups white vinegar
1 medium apple, sliced
1 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. If desired, stir in liquid smoke., Add cabbage, water, vinegar, apple, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until cabbage is crisp tender, about 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose a firm, deep-red cabbage for the best flavor and texture.
  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the cabbage, as this will help it cook evenly.
  • If you don't have apple cider vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or lemon juice.
  • Add juniper berries, cloves, and bay leaves to the braising liquid for extra flavor.
  • Cook the cabbage until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
  • Serve the cabbage immediately or reheat it gently.

Conclusion:

Blaukraut, or braised red cabbage, is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is perfect for a cold winter day, and it is also a great way to use up leftover cabbage. With its sweet and tangy flavor, Blaukraut is a dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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