Recipe: Sweet and Sour German Red CabbageDescription: A simple and delicious sweet and sour red cabbage side dish perfect for pairing with pork, chicken, or beef.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 50Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 2 tablespoon butter, 0.5 large red cabbage, 2 tablespoon sugar, 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced red cabbage and toss to coat with the butter. Sauté until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle sugar over the cabbage and toss to coat evenly. Add the balsamic vinegar to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cover and simmer until the cabbage is completely tender but not mushy, stirring often, for about 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: German, Side Dish, Vegetarian, Gluten-FreeThis Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 50 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
German
Side Dish
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free

Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage

A simple and delicious sweet and sour red cabbage side dish perfect for pairing with pork, chicken, or beef.

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Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Serves: 4
September 11, 2025
Sweet and Sour German Red Cabbage - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
2 tablespoonsbutter
0.5 largesred cabbage

sliced

2 tablespoonssugar
0.25 cupsbalsamic vinegar
0.5 teaspoonssalt
0.25 teaspoonsblack pepper

freshly ground

Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2

Add the thinly sliced red cabbage and toss to coat with the butter. Sauté until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.

3

Sprinkle sugar over the cabbage and toss to coat evenly.

4

Add the balsamic vinegar to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low.

5

Cover and simmer until the cabbage is completely tender but not mushy, stirring often, for about 30 to 45 minutes.

6

Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
99
Calories
6.1g
Fat
11.2g
Carbs
0.6g
Protein
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