Hey y’all, today I wanna share with y’all some delicious recipes for Rotkraut and Blaukraut. Y’all might know these dishes by their English translations, Red and Blue Cabbage. But in Germany, we like to call them by their German names.
Rotkraut Rezepte
First up, we have a classic Rotkraut recipe from kochbar.de. This dish is a staple in German cuisine and pairs perfectly well with roasted or grilled meats.
### Ingredients:
- 1 red cabbage
- 1 onion
- 2 tart apples
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Wash and finely chop the red cabbage, onion, and apples.
- In a large pot, melt the butter and sauté the onion until tender.
- Add the chopped cabbage and sauté for about 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped apples, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This Rotkraut recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a festive holiday meal.
Blaukrautvariationen
Next up, we have a delicious Blaukraut recipe from Schuhbeck’s cookbook. Blaukraut is similar to Rotkraut, but it has a deep blue color due to the addition of red wine and vinegar.
### Ingredients:
- 1 small head red cabbage
- 1 onion
- 2 tart apples
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 juniper berries
- 2 cloves
How to prepare:
- Wash and finely chop the red cabbage, onion, and apples.
- In a large pot, melt the butter and sauté the onion until tender.
- Add the chopped cabbage and sauté for about 10 minutes.
- Add the chopped apples, red wine, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, bay leaves, juniper berries, and cloves. Stir well.
- Cover the pot and let simmer for about 2 hours, or until the cabbage is tender. Stir occasionally.
- Remove the cinnamon stick, bay leaves, and juniper berries. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
This Blaukraut recipe is perfect for a fancy dinner party or a special occasion.
Gefüllte Entenbrust mit karamellisiertem Rotkraut
Lastly, we have a fancy Rotkraut recipe from 321kochen.tv. This recipe features juicy duck breast stuffed with delicious filling and served with sweet caramelized Rotkraut.
### Ingredients:
- 2 duck breasts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 head red cabbage
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut a pocket into each duck breast and stuff with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter and sear the duck breasts on both sides until golden brown.
- Transfer the duck breasts to a baking pan and roast in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, finely chop the red cabbage and sauté in the same skillet used for the duck breasts.
- Add the brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 10 minutes until the cabbage is caramelized.
- Serve the duck breasts with the caramelized Rotkraut.
This recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion. Enjoy!
There you have it, y’all! Some delicious Rotkraut and Blaukraut recipes to add to your recipe box. Give these recipes a try and let me know what you think!