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Red Cabbage

Delightfully Delicious Danish Red Cabbage (Rødkål)

5 from 1 vote
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 173
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3-4 lb. red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Remove the tough outer leave of the cabbage and thinly slice.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan. Add sugar, apple cider vinegar, and water. Simmer until the sugar has dissolved.
  3. Add cabbage and salt.
  4. Toss to coat, cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour. Make sure to check every 20 minutes or so to make sure that the liquid has not evaporated. If so, just add some more water.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly.  Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.