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Rödkål – Red Cabbage Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 30 mins

?Rödkål is a Swedish recipe for red cabbage. It is made with cabbage, apple, vinegar, sugar, and spices.

 1 red cabbage (about 1 kg), cored
 1 yellow or red onion
 4 sourish apples
 2 tbsp margarine or vegetable oil
 8 cloves
 5 Jamaica peppers
 12 tbsp sugar
 3 tbsp red wine vinegar and/or lemon juice
 to taste
1

Proceed as follows:

2

Cut the red cabbage into thin slices. Cut the apples (without cores and peels) into pieces. Slice the onion(s).

3

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

4

Add the cabbage, onion, aplles, vinegar, spices and salt.

5

Cook covered over low heat for one hour, stirring occasionally.

6

Add more vinegar or lemon juice according to taste. Serve hot.

7

If prepared during high season for red cabbage (autumn - early winter), the dish can readily be deep frozen and be kept for at least half a year