Easy German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage Recipe Is Vibrant & Nutritious (4 Ingredients) by Chef Gigi
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Cabbage is kind of the "it" vegetable right now. If you attend an Oktoberfest celebration, you're sure to find this sweet and sour red cabbage recipe being served. But don't wait for October! Sweet and tangy, this simple cabbage side dish goes well with so many proteins – from beef to pork to chicken. Cabbage recipes are all the rage right now! Check out the health benefits of cabbage.
This German recipe is so easy to make. With just four simple ingredients, it's a snap to whip up as a vegetable side dish for any dinner. Here is your short shopping list for this gluten-free German cabbage recipe: a red cabbage, butter, granulated sugar and balsamic vinegar (read about the health benefits of balsamic vinegar). The cabbage cooks up in about 40 minutes on the stovetop.
This sweet and sour cabbage recipe is a vibrant, healthy, nutritious and delicious side dish recipe to add to your recipe arsenal.
Cuisine: Austrian / German
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10
- 1 large red cabbage, sliced thin
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
Here's how to make it:
- Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the cabbage and cook until it wilts, about 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the sugar and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, cover and cook until cabbage is very soft, about 30 minutes. If you don't like using granulated sugar, you could substitute your favorite sweetener.) Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed. Store the cabbage in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave.
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