Easy German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage Recipe (4 Ingredients) German Recipes Vegetables Side Dishes Low Sodium Recipes Budget Recipes European Recipes
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.
This German cabbage recipe is so easy to make. With just four simple ingredients, it's a snap to whip up for any dinner. Here is your short shopping list for this German recipe: a red cabbage, butter, granulated sugar and balsamic vinegar. The cabbage cooks up in about 40 minutes on the stovetop.
This sweet and sour cabbage recipe is also healthy! Check out the health benefits of cabbage and the health benefits of balsamic vinegar.
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
Recipe Notes
- If you don't like using granulated sugar, you could substitute your favorite sweetener.
- Store the cabbage in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave.
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. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
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