German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

When I started talking to friends about an Oktoberfest inspired dinner I got lots of suggestions on dishes I might make.  I knew Wienerschnitzel and Spaetzle would be on the menu for certain and after mutliple requests for Red Cabbage our dinner was complete.  German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage.

Slow braised red cabbage in a sweet balsamic glaze with sauteed apple and onion.  The delicious aromas turn into mouth-watering goodness.  I just love this punchy side with the mildness of Wienerschnitzel and Spaetzle.

I used our Oli+Ve Blackberry Ginger Balsamic Vinegar in this dish for a little extra flavor kick.

German Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

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Course Side Dish

Cuisine German

Ingredients

  

• 1/8 cup butter
• 6 cups red cabbage thin sliced
• 1/2 cup onion fine diced
• 1 small apple peeled, cored and fine diced
• 3 Tbl. sugar
• 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

 

• In a dutch oven, melt butter over medium-low heat.
• Add apple and onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat.
• Cover and simmer over low heat until cabbage is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Stir often.
• Season with salt & pepper.