Gluten Free Rotkohl (German Red Cabbage) Recipe
Updated Feb 12, 2021, Published Jul 18, 2017
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Sauerbraten, a traditional German roast, is often paired with red cabbage (rotkohl). Here’s an easy slow cooker recipe for this classic dish!

Gluten Free Rotkohl (German Red Cabbage) Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large red cabbage, shredded
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon mulling spice, in a cheesecloth bag or tea steeper
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- Few turns of fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a 6-quart slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove the cheesecloth bag. Strain off any extra liquid, and serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.