Quick Red Cabbage Recipe –schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl (2024)

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Gerhild (not Oma Gerhild) Naggert's red cabbage recipeis so super simple. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red! Why? Shhhh (don't tell anyone!) It uses jarred or canned red cabbage.

With the addition of extra ingredients, the resulting red cabbage tastes just like home-made. But, if you're looking for a red cabbage recipe that starts from scratch, check it out below!

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Check out the other "Gerhild's" (my name is Gerhild as well!) and you'll discover this recipe "Rotkohl auf schnelle Art" as the recipe sent in by Gerhild Naggert from Chicago, USA.

Now, it's a way I often make mine as well. Simply, because it's so quick and it tastes so good. Really. I think you'll be surprised.

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If you're looking for a recipe for red cabbage that starts from scratch, then check out my own 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!

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Gerhild Naggert's comments ...

By using jarred or canned red cabbage, you can forget about the red-stained hands you get by grating the red cabbage. As well, the cooking time is reduced.

Gerhild Naggert says that she's often asked for her recipe, so she's happy to shareit. Since it freezes well, she always has at least 2 to 3 packages in the freezer for emergencies. The microwave is great for reheating it.

Below, you'll find the translated version, complete with the weight/volume conversions for the ingredients.

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Quick Red Cabbage Recipe – schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl

Gerhild (not Oma Gerhild) Naggert's red cabbage recipe, aka Rotkohl, is so super simple. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red! Why? Shhhh (don't tell anyone!) It uses jarred or canned red cabbage.

With the addition of extra ingredients, the resulting red cabbage tastes just like home-made.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 stripes bacon, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 32-ounce jarred or canned red cabbage
  • 2 medium apples, grated (use coarse side of grater)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt, pepper, sugar
  • red wine (to taste)

Instructions:

  1. Fry the bacon in pan until browned.
  2. Add onion and continue frying until onion is golden brown.
  3. Add red cabbage and grated apples.
  4. Add bay leaf. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and red wine.
  5. Bring to boil and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

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Quick Red Cabbage Recipe made Just like Oma

By Oma Gerhild Fulson
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This easy red cabbage recipe is one of our favourites. It's quick, freezes well, and doesn't stain your hands red!!

Ingredients: red cabbage,bacon,onion,apples,seasonings,red wine,

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FAQs

Quick Red Cabbage Recipe –schnelles Rezept für Rotkohl? ›

Red, firm and dense cabbage is best for this recipe. It is possible to make this recipe with green cabbage too (or just follow my traditional Fermented Cabbage Sauerkraut recipe. Salt: When fermenting, it is important to use kosher salt, pickling salt, or unrefined sea salt.

Can you use red cabbage for sauerkraut? ›

Red, firm and dense cabbage is best for this recipe. It is possible to make this recipe with green cabbage too (or just follow my traditional Fermented Cabbage Sauerkraut recipe. Salt: When fermenting, it is important to use kosher salt, pickling salt, or unrefined sea salt.

How long should you boil red cabbage for? ›

The simplest way to cook red cabbage is to boil it - put the cabbage leaves or shredded cabbage in a large pan and cover halfway with water, bring to the boil, and cook for three to five minutes or until tender. It can also be steamed – around five minutes in a steamer should be sufficient for soft, tender leaves.

Is Rotkohl good for you? ›

It also contains healthy amounts of Vitamin K, and B6. Red cabbage is loaded with beneficial plant compounds and antioxidants. Next to Vitamin C, you can find carotenoids, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and kaempferol in cabbage. Anthocyanin has proven to be beneficial for your heart health.

What can I do with a jar of pickled red cabbage? ›

Use it as a side dish to brighten up your plate or as an ingredient in your favourite salads and slaws. Our Pickled Red Cabbage comes in a convenient 710g jar that is easy to store in your fridge and use whenever you need it. It's perfect for meal prep or for adding a touch of flavour to your everyday cooking.

Do you add water to cabbage when making sauerkraut? ›

If you did not get enough juice from salting and pounding your cabbage, you can moisten it a little with a brine, using a 1/2 tablespoon unrefined sea salt with 1 cup of filtered water.

What to eat with red cabbage sauerkraut? ›

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What happens when you add vinegar to red cabbage? ›

When cooked in an alkaline liquid like water, red cabbage turns blue. Adding vinegar, lemon juice, or another acid helps the cabbage to retain its red-purple color.

Can red cabbage just be boiled? ›

Red cabbage can also be boiled. To preserve the crunch, cook in salted boiling water with a teaspoon of vinegar for 5 minutes unless a softer consistency is desired in which case cook for a little longer.

Why do you soak red cabbage in water? ›

Crisp it up: Shredded cabbage stays perky if it's soaked in cold water. This also helps cut the pungent edge. Drain well before combining with other ingredients.

What happens if I eat red cabbage everyday? ›

There is growing evidence that anthocyanins play a positive role in cardiovascular health and that those who eat foods rich in them (like red cabbage) have a lower risk of heart attacks and heart disease-related death.

Is eating a lot of red cabbage bad for you? ›

Like many vegetables from the Cruciferae family, cabbage can cause gas and bloating. If you're prone to bloating, avoid eating large amounts of cabbage, especially alongside other gas-inducing foods.

Can you eat too much red cabbage? ›

Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage can cause gas, bloating and diarrhea. It's best to slowly introduce these vegetables into your diet and gradually increase your intake. Individuals with sensitive digestive tracts might want to limit cabbage or talk to your doctor.

Is pickled red cabbage in vinegar good for you? ›

2,3 Additionally, red cabbage also contains high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin K. 3 Together, these two nutrients assist with skin health, wound healing, blood clotting and bone health! 4,5 This pickled red cabbage packs a punch in both flavor and nutrition.

Can you eat out of date pickled red cabbage? ›

As long as the jar is sealed and if as you say in a jar, pickled red cabbage, is a very stable acidic food, which any normal sane person could keep indefinitely, or as part of some post-apocalyptic, bomb shelter stockpile, if you are some sort of “survivalist”.

Can I freeze red cabbage? ›

Freeze the cooked, cooled red cabbage up to 3 months ahead, defrost completely, then reheat in a pan to serve. Wear rubber gloves when peeling red cabbage so your hands don't stain.

Is red or green cabbage better for sauerkraut? ›

This is because it has the perfect balance of sugars and natural lactic acid bacteria to encourage the growth of the desired probiotics. Green cabbage is considered the best for sauerkraut because it has the ideal ratio of moisture and sugar to support the fermentation process.

Can you use red cabbage instead of regular cabbage? ›

Since its structure and flavor are so similar, red cabbage can be used just like green cabbage, although it's especially good at brightening up a salad with a pop of color.

Can I substitute red cabbage for regular cabbage? ›

Red and green cabbage can be used interchangeably in most recipes.

Can I use any kind of cabbage for sauerkraut? ›

Sauerkraut can be made with any sort of cabbage, but, in practice, it's nicer with the crunchy, hard varieties – I find things like savoy and kale a bit limp for the purpose.

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