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Bavarian Red Cabbage Recipe

Slow Cooker Bavarian Red Cabbage: A vibrant vegetarian delight! This easy crock-pot recipe delivers tender, sweet, and tangy red cabbage with a rich depth of flavor. Perfect as a comforting side dish for any autumn or winter meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 208.1 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bavarian Red Cabbage

  • 1 medium head red cabbage (about 2 1/2 lbs)
  • 2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled and cored
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • shallot
  • red wine vinegar

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How to Make Bavarian Red Cabbage

  1. Wash and chop the red cabbage into bite-sized pieces (about 1 inch).
  2. Peel and thinly slice the apple.
  3. Mince the shallot.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the red cabbage, apple, shallot, red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, caraway seeds, and salt.
  5. Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded.
  7. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more brown sugar for extra sweetness or red wine vinegar for more tanginess.
  8. Stir well before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

27g

Carbs

10g

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