German Red Kraut

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Ingredients

  • 1 head red cabbage, sliced thin
  • 1 onion, minced
  • 1/4 peeled red apple, sliced thin
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Crisco
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 c. vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt Crisco in large pot.
  2. Take off heat and add the ingredients.
  3. Put back on stove and simmer until cabbage turns a blue color (1 hour), uncovered.
  4. After cabbage turns, add hot water to cover cabbage.
  5. Cook for 3 more hours on low heat, covered.
  6. Test for taste.
  7. Add sugar, salt or vinegar as needed. Never put vinegar directly on top of cabbage.
  8. Put on side, then mix.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

140 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 3.8g 5% DV
Carbs 24.3g 9% DV
Fiber 3.2g 11% DV
Sugar 8.9g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9856.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 275.5mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 45.2mg 50% DV
Calcium 43mg 3% DV
Iron 1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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