Rot Kohl German Red Cabbage Crock Pot Food

RED CABBAGE (ROT KOHL)

Steps:

• Fry onion and bacon in large pot until bacon is a bit crispy.
• Add red cabbage, apples, and bay leaves.
• Add aprx 3 tbsp sugar.
• Simmer for aprx.
• 2-3 hours on low heat stirring often.
• When the cabbage is fully cooked in about 3 hours, add the vinegar or lemon juice when pot is off the burner.
• This dish will double in flavour if served the next day.

ROT KOHL - GERMAN RED CABBAGE (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• Cook cabbage in the butter, while covered, for 5 minutes.
• Place into a crock pot.
• Add sliced onions and apples.
• Add everything else.
• Cook on low 6-7 hours, until done to your liking. Enjoy!

RED CABBAGE, OR BLUE KRAUT (ROTKOHL, ODER BLAUKRAUT)

Steps:

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