Rotkohl (Red Cabbage)

Name: Rotkohl (Red Cabbage)
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup dry red wine or grape juice; 1 medium head red cabbage, shredded; 3 medium apples, chopped; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
2 medium onions, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup dry red wine or grape juice
1 medium head red cabbage, shredded
3 medium apples, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions

1

Place the peppercorns, bay leaves and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.
2

In a Dutch oven, saute onions in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add the cabbage, apples, salt, pepper and spice bag.
3

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, for 30-35 minutes or until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar. Discard spice bag. Serve with a slotted spoon.