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Red cabbage

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Beilage, Hauptgericht
Servings: 8 persons
Author: Madeleine

Equipment

  • 1 tea bag or spice strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 kg of red cabbage
  • 40 g plant-based butter
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 apples
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 250 ml of broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 4 cloves
  • 6 juniper berries
  • 3 tsp of apricot jam

Instructions

  • Cut or slice the red cabbage into fine strips with a grater or a kitchen utensil.
  • Peel and finely dice the onions and apples.
  • Set up a large saucepan and melt the butter in it.
  • Put the onion and apple cubes in the saucepan and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  • Now add the red cabbage, maple syrup and vinegar.
  • Mix everything together briefly and steam for 10 minutes with the lid closed.
  • A large part of the broth can now be added. But withheld a little of it. You can see whether it is fully used while cooking.
  • The spices, i.e. bay leaf, cloves and juniper berries, either put in a permeable container such as a tea bag and close or put directly into the pot. In this case the spices have to be fished out afterwards. You can also add a little salt.
  • Mix everything well again and let simmer for another 30 minutes with the lid closed.
  • Stir every now and then and check whether there is still enough liquid to prevent it from burning. If necessary, add the broth.
  • When the red cabbage is nearly done, you can taste it.
  • In addition to salt and vinegar, there is also apricot jam. This ensures a nice round and fruity taste.
  • Now finish cooking for a few minutes and serve!

Notes

By the way, red cabbage usually tastes even better on the second day!
So it can be prepared perfectly the day before.