Rot Kohl German Red Cabbage Crock Pot

Discover the comforting, tangy-sweet flavors of traditional German cuisine with this Rot Kohl German Red Cabbage Crock Pot recipe. Featuring tender red cabbage slow-cooked to perfection with apples, onions, and a harmonious blend of white and apple cider vinegars, this dish offers a balance of savory and lightly spiced notes from cloves, allspice, and nutmeg. The low-and-slow crock pot method ensures every bite is infused with rich, complex flavors, while the simplicity of the ingredients makes it both accessible and affordable. Perfect as a vibrant, nutrient-packed side dish, it pairs beautifully with roasts, sausages, or hearty German fare. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this make-ahead recipe is as convenient as it is delicious. Add this timeless classic to your culinary lineup for an authentic taste of Germany that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:255 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 head (about 2 pounds) red cabbage
• 2 medium, peeled, cored, and sliced apple
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 0.25 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.33 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, then cut it into quarters and remove the core. Slice the quarters thinly to produce shredded cabbage.

Step 2

Place the shredded red cabbage into the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the sliced apples and sliced onion to the crock pot on top of the cabbage.

Step 4

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, melted butter, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and water until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the vinegar mixture over the cabbage, apples, and onions in the crock pot.

Step 6

Gently mix the contents of the crock pot to ensure the cabbage mixture is evenly coated with the vinegar mixture.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with its lid and set it to cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally if desired.

Step 8

The cabbage is ready when it is tender and flavors are melded. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish to roasts, sausages, or other traditional German main courses.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1611.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	881.0

Total Fat 25.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 2762.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.7g	0%
Total Sugars 104.7g
Protein 12.4g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 477.7mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2840.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.3%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 70.3%