Rødkål ~ Braised Red Cabbage
A simple sweet and sour cabbage dish, traditional on the holiday table in Scandinavia. Eaten year round as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 small red cabbage finely sliced, about 1.5 lbs
- 1 apple peeled, cored and grated
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup blackcurrant cordial or redcurrant jelly diluted in water
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tbsp wine vinegar
- A few whole cinnamon sticks star anise, allspice berries, or other warm spices
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a covered dutch oven or saucepan. Bring to a boil, then turn down heat to a simmer.
- Simmer on low for at least an hour, but preferably 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Add water periodically to be sure the pot always has about 1/2 inch at the bottom.
- Once the cabbage is cooked, remove the lid and turn up the heat. Cook without a lid until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Check seasoning, and adjust sweet/sour balance by adding vinegar or sugar to your taste.
Notes
This dish is often cooked a day ahead to save time and to allow the flavors to fully combine overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings