A classic German side dish with the essential combination of vinegar, sugar, caraway seeds and apples. Perfect for hearty meat and potato style dinners.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time55 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish, vegetable dish
Keyword: cabbage, cabbage salad, side dish, sides
Servings: 4
Calories: 184kcal
Author: Getty Stewart
Ingredients
2Tbsp oil, bacon drippings or lard
1onion, thinly sliced
1tspcaraway seeds
1head purple cabbage, thinly sliced
1apple cored and sliced into small pieces
1bay leaf
1/4cupwhite vinegar
1/4cupred wine vinegar or red wine
1/3cupwater
1Tbspsugar
1tspsalt
1/2tsppepper
Instructions
In large pot or dutch oven heat oil.
Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and clear; do not brown.
Add caraway seed and sauté for 30 seconds to release flavour.
Add cabbage, apples and bay leaf.
Stir and cook until cabbage is slightly wilted, about 3 minutes.
Add vinegars, water and sugar and bring to boil. Add more water if needed (depending on how big your cabbage is).
Reduce heat and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Add salt and pepper to taste. Add more sugar if too acidic.
Notes
Store leftovers in fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.