Red Cabbage, or Blue Kraut (Rotkohl, oder Blaukraut) Recipe

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Red Cabbage, or Blue Kraut (Rotkohl, oder Blaukraut)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Remove any ragged leaves from cabbage.
  2. Cut in quarters, wash and drain.
  3. Shred cabbage on cutting board, discarding core.
  4. Heat fat in Dutch oven or casserole.
  5. If you use bacon, let it melt but not brown.
  6. Add sugar to hot fat and saute slowly until golden brown.
  7. Add apple and onion, cover and braise over very low heat 5 minutes.
  8. Add shredded cabbage and toss until coated with fat.
  9. Pour vinegar over kraut and stir to mix through.
  10. Cover and braise slowly, 10 minutes until cabbage has turned blue or more exactly, bright purple.
  11. Sprinkle with salt, add 1 cup water, cover and simmer slowly 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until tender.
  12. Add more liquid if needed.
  13. Season with pepper and salt, if needed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 134.73 Kcal (564 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.79g 7%
Cholesterol 12.72mg 4%
Sodium 54.78mg 2%
Potassium 531.02mg 11%
Total Carbs 21.41g 7%
Sugars 13.32g 53%
Dietary Fiber 4.89g 20%
Protein 2.13g 4%
Vitamin C 110.9mg 185%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 10%
Calcium 99.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 41.99 Kcal (176 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.49g 7%
Cholesterol 3.96mg 4%
Sodium 17.07mg 2%
Potassium 165.48mg 11%
Total Carbs 6.67g 7%
Sugars 4.15g 53%
Dietary Fiber 1.52g 20%
Protein 0.66g 4%
Vitamin C 34.6mg 185%
Iron 0.6mg 10%
Calcium 31mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.3
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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