German Red Cabbage with Apples and Crispy Bacon
Looking for a tasty and simple side dish for the cold days? This German red cabbage with apple and crispy bacon is exactly what you need! The combination of sweet apples, fresh red cabbage, and salty bacon is delicious.This side dish complements potatoes and meat and is a perfect side dish to a festive dinner. Its versatility and ease of preparation make it one of my winter favorites.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 4⅓ cups red cabbage thinly shredded
- 2 apples peeled and diced
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon allspice ground ground
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 oz. bacon bits
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Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and fry for 3–4 minutes until translucent and soft.2 tablespoons butter, 1 red onion
- Add the apple cider vinegar and brown sugar to the pan. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.½ cup apple cider vinegar, ½ cup dark brown sugar
- Add the red cabbage and apple cubes to the pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, salt, and pepper over the cabbage. Stir everything well.4⅓ cups red cabbage, 2 apples, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon allspice ground, ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down. Cover the pan with a lid and let the red cabbage simmer gently for 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure that the cabbage is not getting too dry. Add a little water if necessary.
- Meanwhile, fry the bacon in a frying pan until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan and let it drain on kitchen paper. Save two tablespoons of the bacon fat and add it to the red cabbage for extra flavor. You can throw away the rest of the fat.4 oz. bacon bits
- Serving: Spoon the red cabbage into a nice bowl and sprinkle the crispy fried bacon over it.
NOTES
1. Red cabbage tip: Cutting red cabbage is a lot of work, but you can also buy it ready-made in the supermarket! That saves time.
2. Apples: Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Pink Lady, or Braeburn apples are suitable for red cabbage. They fall apart well during cooking and are deliciously sweet.
3. Storage
Cool the German red cabbage quickly before storing it.
- Refrigerator: Store the cooled red cabbage in a sealed container. Keeps for 2–3 days.
- Freezer: In a freezer bag or box, the red cabbage will keep for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 419mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1331IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
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