Red Cabbage with Apple and Clove

Ingredients

• 800 g red cabbage
• 2 whole apple (tart, such as Granny Smith)
• 1 whole onion
• 30 g butter
• 250 ml apple juice
• 60 ml red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 4 whole cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method

1. 1

   Slice the red cabbage into thin strips. Peel and coarsely grate the apple. Mince the onion.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Gently sauté the onion until golden, about 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the red cabbage and grated apple to the pan. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the cabbage begins to soften.

4. 4

   Pour in the apple juice and red wine vinegar. Add the brown sugar, cloves, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together well.

5. 5

   Cover the pan and simmer gently over low heat for 35-40 minutes until the cabbage is tender. Stir occasionally.

6. 6

   Remove the cloves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

7. 7

   Serve warm as a flavorful Christmas side dish alongside your favorite main course.