GERMAN RED CABBAGE SALAD

By   September 13, 2014

German Red Cabbage Salad (11 of 15)

I have first tried this Red Cabbage Salad in one of the German Restaurants. It was literally, a love at first bite. Last time we were there, I was convinced to recreate this recipe at home. Everyone, even my kids (picky eaters) loved it. What’s good about this salad is that it stays fresh-like the second, and even the third day. The first day, I served it on the side with garlic roasted potatoes and bratwurst (German Sausage). The second day, we enjoyed it with pork baby back ribs. This recipe is a keeper.

The original recipe of this Red Cabbage Salad is here. I had to substitute some of the ingredients with the ones I had on hand. For example, lard (pork fat) was substituted with butter. Cider vinegar and red wine were substituted with red wine vinegar. I have to tell you, the taste and the flavor were original! I hope you love it!

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium red cabbage, cored and sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 green apples, pealed and sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup or 1 stick butter
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 cup water for cooking cabbage + 1 cup to mix it with the starch

German Red Cabbage Salad (1 of 15)

Toss together cabbage, onions, and apples. Add 1 cup water, red wine vinegar, sugar and salt. Let it rest for about 3-4 hours.

German Red Cabbage Salad (2 of 15)

After the cabbage was marinating for 3-4 hours, saute it with butter in a Dutch oven or any heavy bottomed pan for about 5-7 minutes. After that, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

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Combine cornstarch and 1 cup cold water, stir it in cabbage mixture. Bring to boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. (You can skip this step if your cabbage mixture has no excess liquid by the end of cooking time.) Serve warm. Enjoy!

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German Red Cabbage Salad (15 of 15)

GERMAN RED CABBAGE SALAD

German Red Cabbage Salad (11 of 15)

By: VerasCooking.com

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium red cabbage, cored and sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 green apples, pealed and sliced
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup or 1 stick butter
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 cup water for cooking cabbage + 1 cup to mix it with the starch

Instructions:

  1. Toss together cabbage, onions, and apples.
  2. Add 1 cup water, red wine vinegar, sugar and salt. Let it rest for about 3-4 hours.
  3. After the cabbage was marinating for 3-4 hours, saute it with butter in a Dutch oven or any heavy bottomed pan for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. After that, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Combine cornstarch and 1 cup cold water, stir it in cabbage mixture. Bring to boil, cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. (You can skip this step if your cabbage mixture has no excess liquid by the end of cooking time.)
  6. Serve warm

Enjoy!

4 Comments on “GERMAN RED CABBAGE SALAD

  1. Natalka

    I’ve never tried something like that, but it is intriguing what it tastes like, so hope to recreate it in my kitchen!!!!

    1. VerasCooking.com Post author

      It is much like braised cabbage (tushenaya kapusta), only you have to marinate it first. Its very good, you definitely should give it a try. Let me know if you have any other questions.

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