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Quick Red Cabbage Recipe – schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl
Quick German Red Cabbage (Rotkohl) is a lifesaver at our house. With jarred cabbage and a few extras, it tastes just like homemade!
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 stripes (about 120 g) bacon, diced
- 1 medium (about 150 g) onion, diced
- 32-ounce (about 900 g) jarred or canned red cabbage
- 2 medium apples, grated (use coarse side of grater)
- 1 bay leaf
- salt, pepper, sugar (to taste)
- red wine (to taste)
Instructions:
- Fry the bacon in pan until browned.
- Add onion and continue frying until onion is golden brown.
- Add red cabbage and grated apples.
- Add bay leaf. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and red wine.
- Bring to boil and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Updated: April 28, 2025
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