Monday, March 25, 2013

Rotkohl

1 head red cabbage, shredded
1 apple, grated (you can leave the skin, just remove the seeds)
½c apple cider vinegar
½c water
¼c sugar
¼ tsp black pepper
pinch cloves
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
*for sweeter version: 4 Tbsp butter

Add cabbage, apple, vinegar, water, sugar, pepper, and cloves to a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook about 30 minutes or until tender, but still with a small bite. Drain liquid. Add in fresh lemon juice.
 
*If making sweeter version: brown butter in a small saucepan by cooking it over medium-low heat until foamy and golden. Remove from heat and stir into cooked cabbage mixture with the lemon juice.