Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage
Tender ribbons of red cabbage simmer with tart apples, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of sugar, creating a balanced sweet-and-sour profile accented by warm cloves and butter. Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage shines as a cozy side for roast meats, sausages, or holiday dinners, offering a gently spiced, comforting bite with each forkful.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Put the cabbage, apples, sugar, and butter in a large pot. Pour in the vinegar and water, then add the salt, pepper, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Lower the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- 4
Enjoy!
- Calories 219.12 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.12 g Low Source
- Carbs 39.56 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.74 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.08 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 15.68 mg Moderate
- Sodium 119.61 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.86 g Good Source
- Sugar 27.66 g High
- Added Sugar 0.45 g Low Source
- Calcium 131.25 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.32 mg Moderate
- Potassium 714.42 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 160.32 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 160.14 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Grandma Jeanette's Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage is a German side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Butter, and Ground Cloves. Each serving provides about 219.12 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage?
- It is a German recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Butter, Ground Cloves, Red Cabbage. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 219.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
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