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German Braised Red Cabbage in a pan

German braised Red Cabbage

Shilpi & Etienne | between2kitchens
Make this simple, flavourful recipe to serve as a side with hearty meals or on it's own with German potato dumplings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
marination time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 1 kg (2.2lb) yield
Calories 173 kcal

Equipment

  • mandoline slicer
  • large mixing bowl
  • large pot with lid
  • cheese cloth

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 medium red cabbage about 1.2kg (2.2lb)
  • 1 brown onion peeled
  • 2 red apples
  • 1 large orange juiced
  • 150 millilitre red wine vinegar
  • 200 millilitre red wine
  • 50 gram unsalted butter
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 star anis
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cloves
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon all spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon caster sugar
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry jam or lingonberry jam
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

red cabbage marination

  • Cut the red cabbage head in 4 parts. Remove the stalk and slice the cabbage thinly on a mandoline or with a sharp knife.
  • Make a parcel combining all the spices except the all spice powder in a cheese cloth. Tie the spice parcel and pound lightly with a heavy pot or using the back of a knife to release the flavours.
  • In a large bowl combine the cabbage, the red wine, red wine vinegar, orange juice, spice parcel, all spice powder, salt and sugar and massage well with your hands. Keep covered in the fridge for at least 2 hours, preferably 24 hours. Mix the cabbage occasionally.

to cook the red cabbage

  • The next day slice the onions, peel and dice the apples. In a wide pot on medium heat, sear the onions and apples in butter for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cabbage with all the liquid and cover with a lid. Bring the cabbage to a boil and cook on low heat covered for 40-45 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Check the doneness. The cabbage can have a bit of bite but should be pleasant to eat, almost creamy.
  • Finally add the raspberry (or lingonberry) jam and adjust the seasoning with salt.
  • Serve as a side to your favourite main or enjoy eating it on it's own.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
German braised Red Cabbage
Amount Per Serving (70 g)
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Cholesterol 13mg4%
Sodium 46mg2%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 1913IU38%
Vitamin C 101mg122%
Calcium 100mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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