How to Make Danish Red Cabbage - A Step-by-Step Guide

Danish Red Cabbage, also known as "rødkaal" in Danish, is a traditional dish that is commonly served during the winter months in Denmark. This delicious side dish is made with red cabbage, apples, vinegar, sugar, and a variety of warming spices, which give it a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with hearty meat dishes such as pork or duck.

The key to making the perfect Danish Red Cabbage is to cook it low and slow, allowing the flavors to meld together and the cabbage to becom...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (2 pound) red cabbage
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1 cup cranberry juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar, or more to taste
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Remove the outer set of leaves of cabbage and discard. Cut cabbage quarters; remove and discard white stem. Chop remaining cabbage finely.
  • Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir cabbage in melted butter until softened slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour vinegar over cabbage and stir to coat. Add cranberry juice and sugar to the pot. Season cabbage mixture with salt.
  • Reduce heat to low, place a cover on the pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is completely tender, 60 to 75 minutes. Add more sugar towards the end if it is tart.
  • Nutrition

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 69mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 104mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 375mg