How to Make Instant Pot® German Red Cabbage - A Step-by-Step Guide

German red cabbage, also known as Rotkohl, is a classic side dish in German cuisine. It's made by braising red cabbage with spices, vinegar, and apples to create a sweet and tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with hearty German dishes like sausages and schnitzel. This Instant Pot® German red cabbage recipe is a simple and efficient way to make this traditional dish, yielding tender and flavorful cabbage in a fraction of the time it would traditionally take.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ¼ cup onion, minced
  • ½ cup grated peeled apple
  • 2 pounds red cabbage, thinly sliced
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter. Add apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Mix in onion, grated apple, and red cabbage until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam function. Set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in ground cloves and allspice.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 398mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 131mg
    • Calcium: 120mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 611mg