German Red Cabbage without Bacon

Method12 steps · about 1 hr 10 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Remove outer leaves of cabbage, cut into 8 wedges and remove core.

   Uses 1 medium head red cabbage

2. 2

   Step 2: Shred the wedges finely.

   Uses trimmed cabbage wedges

3. 3

   Step 3: Peel and core apples (2) and shred finely.

   Uses 2 apples or 1 1/2 cups apple sauce

4. 4

   Step 4: Cube the onion (1) finely.

   Uses 1 onion

5. 5

   Step 5: Heat the lard over medium high, add the onions and sugar (3 tbsp.) and caramelize.

   Uses 2 tbsp. goose lard (alternatively Butterschmalz or avocado oil) · diced onion · 3 tbsp. sugar

6. 6

   Step 6: Add the shredded cabbage and apples and braise for a couple of minutes.

   Uses shredded cabbage · shredded apples

7. 7

   Step 7: Add the vinegar and stir well.

   Uses 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar

8. 8

   Step 8: Add the bay leaves (2), cloves (2), cinnamon stick (1) and broth. The source omits the broth unit; use enough broth to keep the cabbage moist during braising.

   Uses 2 bay leaves · 2 cloves · 1 cinnamon stick · broth (source quantity/unit unspecified)

9. 9

   Step 9: Simmer for about 30 minutes and stir occasionally.

   Simmer Red Cabbage · 30 minUses spiced braising cabbage

10. 10

    Step 10: Sprinkle with salt (2 tsp.), pepper (1 tsp.) and flour (4 tbsp.).

    Uses 2 tsp. salt · 1 tsp. pepper · 4 tbsp. flour

11. 11

    Step 11: Stir well and add red wine (2 cups).

    Uses 2 cups red wine (alternatively grape juice)

12. 12

    Step 12: Simmer until the cabbage is soft.

    Uses red cabbage with wine and thickener