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Thanksgiving Red Cabbage

Rotkohl

A sweet-and-sour red cabbage dish with apples, warm spices, and a rich, comforting flavor that belongs on our Thanksgiving table.

Prep time15 min
Cook time2 hrs
Servings12
DifficultyEasy
Thanksgiving Red Cabbage

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Ingredients

12 servings

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Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a 6 qt or larger Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook the onions until translucent, 7-10 minutes
  2. Add the thin shredded cabbage and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the red wine vinegar (to keep a bright purple color), sugar, and flour. Stir well.
  4. Add broth and water until slightly covered. Add the spices and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add the apple and simmer for 90 minutes. Add more broth or flour if needed to adjust sauce thickness.
  6. Add salt, pepper, sugar, and more vinegar to taste.