Now that it's officially grilling season, it's time to get outside and fire up your grill! One of my favorite parts about BBQ dinners are all the sides. This German Red Cabbage recipe pairs perfectly with grilled meats and veggies alike.
One of my favorite grilled meats is bratwursts. Instead of serving them alongside potatoes, try lightening the meal up with German red cabbage!
The best part is that you don't have to heat up your kitchen since you can use a dutch oven. If you don't have a dutch oven, a large skillet will work well too.
German Red Cabbage
This German Red Cabbage recipe pairs perfectly with grilled meats and veggies alike.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 medium apple sliced
- 1 medium head red cabbage shredded
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a dutch oven. Add onion and apple and cook until onion is tender. This will take about 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in cabbage and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. This will take about 1 hour.
Notes
Enjoy!
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Mary Kay says
I have made this recipe a few times and we love it. I do add some cinnamon, cloves and pinch of nutmeg on occasion to add that warm spice taste. Either way it’s a great recipe and so very easy.
Jenna Urben says
I'm so happy to hear that, thank you! I'll try adding those spices next time.
Belinda says
Amazing 💜 Thank you so much for posting this recipe. I grew up eating this red cabbage recipe. I wanted to make it and couldn't remember the details. It's perfect. The only additional item that my mother used to add was a bay leaf. I also made a batch of my mom's German potato salad to serve as a second side dish. It was a wonderful dinner, everyone enjoyed it. Thank you.
Jenna Urben says
I'm so happy to hear this, Belinda! I'll have to try with a bay leaf next time, I bet it adds great flavor.
Pat says
I could never duplicate my mothers but this was it and it brought back fond memories of my German heritage! Delicious!
Jenna Urben says
I'm so happy to hear that 🙂
Margaret says
This was easy and we all liked it. Will make again.
Jenna Urben says
I'm so happy to hear that, Margaret! Thanks for leaving a rating and comment 🙂
Aunt Charley says
Can this be canned?
Jenna Urben says
I haven't tried canning german red cabbage, if you give it a try let me know how it works out!
C. Gibson says
Great recipe, I really like cabbage and this would be a great fall dish to make.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you!!
Sylvester Vanessa says
Cabbage is healthy and delicious!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Totally!
Eva says
Awesome!! Thank you for this!! I LOVE this stuff!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you!!!! Me too 🙂
Amy says
I absolutely love Rotkohl! I didn't know it was so easy to make. Thanks for sharing.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Absolutely! 🙂