Authentic German Red Cabbage Version 1, heartyAuthentic German Red Cabbage – Rotkohl

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage, cut the cabbage into quarters, then remove the stem and chop the cabbage thinly.

Step 2

Peel and dice the apples and the onion.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat the oil, then first braise the onions for a few minutes, then add the cabbage and apples.

Step 4

Stir and add all remaining ingredients but be shy with the sugar.

Step 5

Let cook on low heat for 45 minutes, while checking in between if there is still enough liquid on the bottom to avoid burning.

Step 6

After the cooking time, add salt, sugar, and pepper as needed to get the desired taste.

Step 7

Remove the berries, leaf, and cinnamon sticks, then serve or freeze for a later meal.

Step 8

Start with removing the stem from the cabbage and cut it in quarters. Remove all the hard parts from the cabbage.

Step 9

Now, cut each quarter Cabbage into thin slices.

Step 10

Prepare the Apple: Peel it, cut it into small cubes.

Step 11

Heat a pot and add the lard.

Step 12

Add the Red Cabbage and fry it 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 13

Now add the Wine and stir well.

Step 14

Add about 3 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar, 2 Tbsp. Sugar and 1 tsp. Salt – stir.

Step 15

Next, add the Bay Leaf and the Cinnamon stick, stir.

Step 16

Cover with lid and let cook for 30 minutes. Take a peek occationally to check the fluid and stir.

Step 17

After 30 minutes, open the lid and add the Apple.

Step 18

Add the Black Currant jam, bay leaf, apple sauce (optional), and stir.

Step 19

Cover with lid again and cook for another 30 minutes – check liquid and stir every now and then.

Step 20

Now open the lid, if there is a lot of liquid, you can mix the Corn Starch with some cold water and add it to the cabbage, for thickening.

Step 21

Check the taste, add sugar, salt and black pepper if needed.

Step 22

Enjoy – Guten Appetit!