Grandma Jeanette’s Amazing German Red Cabbage
π Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes πͺ
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes π³
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes β°
- Servings: 6-8 servings π₯£
π Ingredients You’ll Need
Simple, rustic ingredients combine to make this deeply comforting vegetable side:
- π 1 medium head Red cabbage (about 2 lbs), cored and thinly shredded
- π§ 3 tbsp Unsalted butter (or bacon fat for an extra savory kick!)
- π§ 1 small Yellow onion, finely chopped
- π 2 medium Tart apples (like Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and shredded or diced
- π« Β½ cup Apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- π§ Β½ cup Water
- π€ 3 tbsp Brown sugar, packed (adjust to taste)
- π§ 1 tsp Salt
- π§ ΒΌ tsp Black pepper
- πͺ΅ 1 Whole bay leaf
- π‘ 3 Whole cloves (or a pinch of ground cloves)
- πΏ Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
