Ahmet AyaydınPremier Commis
12 June 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

Rotkohl is a classic German side dish made by slowly braising red cabbage with apples, vinegar, and spices for a sweet-and-sour balance. It is often served with roast meats and sausages.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Cook the onion

6 min

Cook the onion in butter over medium heat for 6 minutes, until softened.

2

Add the cabbage

5 min

Add the cabbage and apple and cook for 5 minutes.

3

Braise the cabbage

40 min

Add the vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaf, water, and salt. Cover and simmer over low heat for 40 minutes, until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally.

4

Serve

Remove the bay leaf and serve hot with roast meat or sausage.

Reminder

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days; the flavor deepens by the next day. Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
140 kcalCalories
2 gProtein
22 gCarbohydrate
6 gFat
4 gFiber
16 gSugar
320 mgSodium
3.5 gSaturated Fat
Protein 5% Carbohydrate 59% Fat 36%
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