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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 27 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 62
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 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 11%
- Protein 4.12 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 39.56 g 14%
- Total Fat 6.74 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 4.08 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.68 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 119.61 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 7.86 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 27.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.45 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 131.25 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.32 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 714.42 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 160.32 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 160.14 mg Good Source 178%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
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.
- Is Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage healthy?
- Grandma Jeanette’s Sweet-and-Sour German Red Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 219.12 calories and 4.12 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 119.61 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.08 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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