This German cabbage recipe is very traditional. It's actually a boiled cabbage recipe that is great served with German sausage. An Oktoberfest food for sure!
This is similar to savoy cabbage recipes (just exchange the savoy cabbage for green cabbage). Although it takes about one hour to simmer, the preparation time is fairly quick.
I love to make lots, because leftovers are always welcomed. Use this method to learn the basics of how to cook cabbage. Check out the red cabbage recipe as well. An all-time German favorite!
Boiled Cabbage Recipe
Ingredients:
1 green cabbage, approx. 2 - 3 lbs.
2 tbsp. oil
1 tbsp. sugar
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups broth (or water)
salt, pepper
1 tsp. caraway seed
2 - 3 tbsp. vinegar (to taste)
Instructions:
Cut cabbage in quarters, remove core, and shred (use knife or mandolin).
Heat oil, add sugar and chopped onion. Brown slightly. Add cabbage and brown slightly.
Add broth and stir. Add about 1/4 tsp. pepper and caraway seeds. Stir.
Bring to boil. Lower heat to simmer and cover. Cook about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. If necessary add extra broth so that there is at least 1 inch of liquid in pot.
When cabbage is tender, season with salt and vinegar (extra pepper is desired).
If desired, thicken liquid with 1 tbsp. cornstarch mixed with cold water.
