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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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Ingredients for Bavarian Red Cabbage

  • 1 medium red cabbage (about 1.5 lbs), chopped
  • Tart Apples
  • Onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • Sugar
  • Hot Water
  • Butter
  • Cider Vinegar

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.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

27g

Carbs

10g

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