Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage)
This gently braised red cabbage blends buttery caramelized notes with apple’s mellow sweetness and a bright lift from cider vinegar. Subtle warmth from onions and a touch of lingonberry jam round it out, making Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage) a festive side for roasts, sausages, or holiday spreads. It’s tender, balanced, and deeply comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a large stock pot. Add the sugar and cook, stirring, until it turns a light caramel color. Add the onion and apples; cook and stir until the onions begin to soften. Add the cabbage and cook until warmed through.
- 2
Stir in the broth, apple cider vinegar, and salt. Cover and simmer until the flavors are well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in the lingonberry jam near the end of the cooking time if desired.
- Calories 98.53 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 2.1 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 14.14 g 5%
- Total Fat 4.32 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.59 g Moderate 13%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 79.23 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 2.92 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 8.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.37 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.99 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 314.97 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 115.0 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 64.81 mg Good Source 72%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage) is an Austrian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Lingonberry Fruit Spread, and Onion. Each serving provides about 98.53 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage)?
- It is an Austrian recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage) made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Lingonberry Fruit Spread, Onion, Red Cabbage. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage)?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 98.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage) healthy?
- Blaukraut (German Red Cabbage) has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 98.53 calories and 2.1 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.59 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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