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by: Gerhild Fulson / Oma Gerhild shares easy, authentic German recipes you can trust, rooted in family tradition and featured in her cookbooks.
Published: October 12, 2012, Updated: April 28, 2025
Quick German red cabbage (rotkohl) is a lifesaver at our house. With jarred cabbage and a few extras, it tastes just like homemade!
This red cabbage recipe is quick, simple, and won’t stain your hands red because it uses jarred cabbage! A few extra ingredients make it taste just like homemade. Want a from-scratch version? Check it out below!
Ease of Making: Super simple. Ready in about 35 minutes
Taste: Sweet, tangy, and comforting
Time: 35 minutes total
Best Served With: Schnitzel, sausages, or roast meats
Gluten-Free: Yes, naturally gluten-free
If you're looking for a recipe for red cabbage that starts from scratch, then check out this red cabbage. Yes, this is what my son asks for when he comes for a visit. He'll ask for red cabbage ... and not the jarred one. He can really taste the difference.
Personally, I like both. But, as a Mutti and Oma, I'll make the 'from-scratch' kind when family comes!
Thanks go to Gerhild Naggert for sharing her delicious shortcut for red cabbage. Thanks to her easy recipe using jarred or canned cabbage, there’s no mess and no fuss. Just pure homemade taste!
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
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Recipe Updated: April 28, 2025
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