Bright, bold and delicious this Danish Red Cabbage is sweet and sour and hits all of the right taste buds.  Similar to sauerkraut, but not as sour and slightly sweeter, this red cabbage pairs perfect with just about anything and everything.

This Danish Red Cabbage (Rødkål ) is a traditional side dish most beloved by the Danes.  Rødkål is nothing more  than the Danish word for red cabbage.

Although it is served year round, this Red Cabbage is most popular at Christmas time when it is served with the traditional Danish feast of roasted pork or roasted duck on December 24th.

Although it is often made just with cabbage, another common ingredient is apples that have either sliced or grated which gives the cabbage more sweetness and texture.  With the addition of apples, it is then called rødkål med abler. 

Wonderful to eat straight out of the skillet, it is even better the day and it can be stored for about a week in the refrigerator and is a fabulous accompaniment to Danish Meatballs or Frikadeller.

Ingredients in Danish Red Cabbage:

• Red Cabbage
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Butter
• Sugar
• Salt
• Water

That’s it, just 6 basic ingredients!!

How to make Danish Redd Cabbage:

• Thinly slice your cabbage.

• Melt butter in a large skillet and add sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, and salt.  Cook over low heat to dissolve the sugar.

• Add cabbage, toss to coat, cover and simmer on low heat.

Is Red Cabbage good for you?

You bet it is!!

• Red cabbage is low in calories (about 28 per cup raw) and a good source of fiber and Vitamins A, C, K, and B6.
• It is high in antioxidants including vitamin C, carotenoids, and flavonoid antioxidants, such as anthocyanins and kaempferol, all of which help protect against cellular damage.
• Red cabbage is a good source of sulforaphane which is a sulfur-rich compound that forms when raw cabbage is cut or crushed. Sulforaphane has been linked to a variety of health benefits including  having anti-inflammatory properties, cancer-fighting properties, and even the prevention and treatment of chronic disease.
• Research has shown that a high intake of cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, can lead to a 18% lower risk of colon cancer and can even lower the risk of having breast cancer.
• Red cabbage is made up of about 70% of insoluble fiber which leads to gut health and helps you to digest foods more easily. 
• One cup of red cabbage contains 67.6 micrograms, or 85% of the daily value, of Vitamin K which can help build and maintain healthy bones.   

Other ways to prepare Red Cabbage:

1. It is insanely good in this Egg Roll in a Bowl.
2. Add it to stir-fry’s. 
3. Chop it up and add it to salads or coleslaw.
4. Top tacos with a Red Cabbage slaw.
5. Ferment for kimchi or sauerkraut.
6. Braise it and sliced or grated apples.
7. Simmer and add red current jelly towards the end of cooking time.
8. Add it to soups or stews.