Classic Braised Rotkohl
Sweet, tangy, and deeply comforting
By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 11, 2026
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 1h
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
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Pin This RecipeSlow-braised red cabbage with apples, red wine vinegar, and warm spices. The essential German side dish for any festive roast.
Ingredients
- 1 head red cabbage, shredded
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter, add cabbage, apples, sugar, vinegar, wine, cloves, and bay leaf.
- 2
Braise covered on low heat for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- 3
Remove spices. Adjust seasoning.
