Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage)

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.