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Red Cabbage with Apples (Apfelrotkohl)

Published: Oct 1, 2022 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Red Cabbage with Apples or Apfelrotkohl is a traditional German cabbage side dish using fresh red cabbage, apples, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Simple to make and perfect for an Octoberfest menu!

chopped red cabbage and apples in a small white dish.

One of my favorite side dishes to eat at a German restaurant is red cabbage. It is sweet, savory, tangy, and so delicious.

Red Cabbage with Apples or Apfelrotkohl is delicious with cooked bratwurst, pork, chicken, and even with German Potato Dumplings.

The red cabbage is so simple to make and freezes really well to eat at a later time.

My method for my favorite recipe is apple cider vinegar and a splash of apple cider to the pot of cabbage and apples. This is a great recipe to share for an Octoberfest style meal.

chopped red cabbage and apples in a red pot.

Ingredients

  • white onion
  • olive oil
  • large head of red cabbage
  • tart apples
  • salt
  • nutmeg or mace
  • granulated white sugar
  • black pepper
  • apple cider vinegar
  • apple cider
chopped red cabbage and apples in a red pot. Stirred with a wooden spoon.

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the onions and the olive oil together until the onions are tender.
  2. Add the cabbage, and cook for about 8-10 minutes. The cabbage will reduce in volume.
  3. Add the salt, sugar, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir to evenly mix.
  4. Add the apples, vinegar, and cider. Allow the cabbage to simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve as a side dish or a main meal.
chopped red cabbage and apples in a small white dish with a fork.

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chopped red cabbage and apples in a small white dish with a fork.

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chopped red cabbage and apples in a small white dish.

Red Cabbage with Apples (Apfelrotkohl)

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large head of red cabbage (about 6-7 cups chopped), chopped
  • 4 tart apples, peeled and chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg or mace
  • ¼ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup apple cider

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, cook the onions and the olive oil together until the onions are tender.
  • Add the cabbage, and cook for about 8-10 minutes. The cabbage will reduce in volume.
  • Add the salt, sugar, nutmeg, and pepper. Stir to evenly mix.
  • Add the apples, vinegar, and cider. Allow the cabbage to simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve as a side dish or a main meal. Enjoy!
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