Quick Red Cabbage Recipe –schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl (2024)

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Gerhild (not Oma Gerhild) Naggert's red cabbage recipeis so super simple. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red! Why? Shhhh (don't tell anyone!) It uses jarred or canned red cabbage.

With the addition of extra ingredients, the resulting red cabbage tastes just like home-made. But, if you're looking for a red cabbage recipe that starts from scratch, check it out below!

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Check out the other "Gerhild's" (my name is Gerhild as well!) and you'll discover this recipe "Rotkohl auf schnelle Art" as the recipe sent in by Gerhild Naggert from Chicago, USA.

Now, it's a way I often make mine as well. Simply, because it's so quick and it tastes so good. Really. I think you'll be surprised.

Oma's Traditional Homemade Red Cabbage

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If you're looking for a recipe for red cabbage that starts from scratch, then check out my own red cabbage.Yes, this is what my son asks for when he comes for a visit. He'll ask for red cabbage ... and not the jarred one. He can really taste the difference.

Personally, I like both. But, as a Mutti and Oma, I'll make the 'from-scratch' kind when family comes!

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Gerhild Naggert's comments ...

By using jarred or canned red cabbage, you can forget about the red-stained hands you get by grating the red cabbage. As well, the cooking time is reduced.

Gerhild Naggert says that she's often asked for her recipe, so she's happy to shareit. Since it freezes well, she always has at least 2 to 3 packages in the freezer for emergencies. The microwave is great for reheating it.

Below, you'll find the translated version, complete with the weight/volume conversions for the ingredients.

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Quick Red Cabbage Recipe – schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl

Gerhild (not Oma Gerhild) Naggert's red cabbage recipe, aka Rotkohl, is so super simple. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red! Why? Shhhh (don't tell anyone!) It uses jarred or canned red cabbage.

With the addition of extra ingredients, the resulting red cabbage tastes just like home-made.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 stripes bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 32-ounce jarred or canned red cabbage
  • 2 medium apples, grated (use coarse side of grater)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt, pepper, sugar
  • red wine (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Fry the bacon in pan until browned.
  2. Add onion and continue frying until onion is golden brown.
  3. Add red cabbage and grated apples.
  4. Add bay leaf. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and red wine.
  5. Bring to boil and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

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Quick Red Cabbage Recipe made Just like Oma

By Oma Gerhild Fulson
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This easy red cabbage recipe is one of our favourites. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red!!

Ingredients: red cabbage,bacon,onion,apples,seasonings,red wine,

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FAQs

Quick Red Cabbage Recipe –schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl? ›

The simplest way to cook red cabbage is to boil it - put the cabbage leaves or shredded cabbage in a large pan and cover halfway with water, bring to the boil, and cook for three to five minutes or until tender. It can also be steamed – around five minutes in a steamer should be sufficient for soft, tender leaves.

How long should you boil red cabbage for? ›

The simplest way to cook red cabbage is to boil it - put the cabbage leaves or shredded cabbage in a large pan and cover halfway with water, bring to the boil, and cook for three to five minutes or until tender. It can also be steamed – around five minutes in a steamer should be sufficient for soft, tender leaves.

What is the difference between Rotkohl and Blaukraut? ›

In Northern Germany, where I'm from, red cabbage is called Rotkohl. In Central and Western Germany it is called Rotkraut. And in Southern Germany it is called Blaukohl or Blaukraut, which translate to blue cabbage.

What meat goes well with red cabbage? ›

Sweet and sour red cabbage is a perfect side dish for sausages, pork chops, schnitzel or German pork burgers. This braised cabbage also pairs well with roast chicken, duck, and roast beef.

Do you cook red cabbage like green cabbage? ›

Red and green cabbage can be used interchangeably in most recipes. The difference between cooking green cabbage and red cabbage is just one extra step. The compounds that give red cabbage its color, called anthocyanins, are water-soluble and will turn an unappetizing blue color when cooked.

How many minutes should cabbage be cooked? ›

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add cabbage. (It's OK to crowd the pot because the cabbage will shrink!) Step 2Boil until tender, about 5 minutes for shredded cabbage and 10 minutes for wedges. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate to dry.

What happens when you add vinegar to red cabbage? ›

When cooked in an alkaline liquid like water, red cabbage turns blue. Adding vinegar, lemon juice, or another acid helps the cabbage to retain its red-purple color.

How do you eat red cabbage sauerkraut? ›

Salad: Pack even more nutritional power into your next Buddha bowl or Superfood Salad with the addition of sauerkraut. Soup: Garnish potato leek soup with a dollop of sour cream or crème frâiche and a smattering of sauerkraut. One of our favorite uses for sauerkraut: Eat it right out of the jar. Don't be shy!

Is Napa cabbage better than red cabbage? ›

Napa Cabbage

Its flavor is a little sweeter than green and red cabbage, and the leaves are far more tender, so it's a great choice if you're looking for something more mild. It's a classic addition when filling dumplings or making stir-fries, and it's also great raw in salads and slaws.

Why is red cabbage called red cabbage and not purple cabbage? ›

Red cabbages are called "red" due to their outer leaves, which often have a reddish or purplish hue. While the inner leaves can be more purple, the name "red cabbage" is based on the color of the outer layers. The color can vary, but it's the common term used for this type of cabbage.

What is the best way to eat red cabbage? ›

Pickled red cabbage is an excellent match for cheese, cold meats and smoked fish. Red cabbage braised with vinegar and apples makes a traditional sweet and sour recipe to accompany a roast and beautifully spiced versions are commonly found at Christmas celebrations served with turkey, goose or baked ham.

What is the healthiest way to eat red cabbage? ›

You can add this versatile vegetable to soups, stews, salads, and coleslaw. It's delicious raw, steamed, sautéed, or fermented. It retains the most nutrients when it's eaten raw but is still highly nutritious when cooked. The flavor becomes a little milder when you cook it.

Why do you soak red cabbage? ›

Crisp it up: Shredded cabbage stays perky if it's soaked in cold water. This also helps cut the pungent edge. Drain well before combining with other ingredients.

Can I just boil red cabbage? ›

Red cabbage can be boiled and made into sauerkraut, or it can be sauteed in a pan to bring out its natural sweetness. Although boiled cabbage is a traditional dish for many countries like Ireland or Germany, the vegetable is versatile and can also be lightly simmered with other ingredients.

Does cooked red cabbage taste like cooked green cabbage? ›

While similar in flavor to its green counterpart, red cabbage tends to have a more pronounced earthy taste, complemented by a subtle underlying sweetness.

What Colour does red cabbage turn when boiled? ›

Roughly chop half a red cabbage and boil in just enough water to cover it for around 10 minutes. The water should turn dark blue.

What color is the water when you boil red cabbage? ›

First make your red cabbage juice by simply boiling a head of cabbage in some water. While we wouldn't recommend drinking it, it does have pretty cool color changing properties. The juice is normally a deep purple, but when we add some baking powder, it turns blue.

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