Rotkraut (Red Cabbage)
Description
This International side-dish features Red cabbage, Bacon, Raisins, Flour, Red wine. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, sweet, indulgent flavor. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Wash & coarsely shred the cabbage.
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Coarsely dice the bacon & the peeled onion.
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Saute, in a large pot, the bacon & onion.
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Add a little vegetable oil as necessary.
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After the diced onion is light golden in color, add large handfuls of the shredded cabbage.
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Stir as the cabbage glazes.
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(Careful - Do not
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let it burn!) When all cabbage has been added and is glazed (about 1/2 volume from thE starting amount of the cabbage);
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add raisins, bay leaves, juniper berries, cloves, wine, sugar, and enough water to
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cover .
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Peel & shred the apple, and add into pot.
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Simmer until tender (1-2 hours).
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Add salt & pepper to taste.
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Add additional sugar & wine to taste.
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Mix flour with a little cold water and add to thicken.
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Serve with beef dishes and potato dumplings or boiled salt potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1296.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18.8g29%
- Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
- Cholesterol 13.1mg5%
- Sodium 578.6mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 284.7g95%
- Dietary Fiber 36.9g148%
- Sugars 200.7g
- Protein 25.7g52%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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