Mom's Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage
Mom's Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Using a box grater, mandoline, or a coarse Microplane grater, grate the cabbage.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionUsing a box grater, mandoline, or a coarse Microplane grater, grate the cabbage.
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium; add the cabbage and apples and stir to combine.
Add the juniper berries, allspice berries, cloves, bay leaf, salt, pepper, jelly, vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 cup (120ml) of water and stir to combine.
Turn the heat to low, cover, and cook for 40 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.
Remove the juniper berries, allspice berries, cloves, and bay leaf.
Serve the cabbage hot or at room temperature.
Refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Leftovers can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.