Bavarian-Style Braised Cabbage
Feel like you're in a cozy German restaurant! Bavarian-style braised cabbage is an easy-to-make and incredibly delicious dish that will win everyone over. Simple and affordable ingredients create an irresistibly appetizing combination. Highly recommended!
Updated : 09 May, 2025
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
600 grams
Cabbage
100 milliliters
Apple juice
400 grams
Bacon
3
Onions
1
Garlic
2 tablespoon
Butter
10 grams
Juniper Berry
1 teaspoon
Cumin
3
Cloves
10
Peppercorns
2 tablespoon
Sugar
to taste
Salt
100 milliliters
Water
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients.
Step 2
Wash the cabbage, remove the outer leaves, and finely shred it. Peel the onion and slice it into thin half-rings. Peel and finely chop the garlic.
Step 3
Cut the bacon into small pieces.
Step 4
Heat a tablespoon of butter in a frying pan and add the onion and garlic.
Step 5
Sauté the onion and garlic for 1–2 minutes, then mix them with the cabbage.
Step 6
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). In a baking dish, layer half of the chopped cabbage mixed with onions, then add the bacon and spices.
Step 7
Add the remaining butter and layer the rest of the cabbage on top.
Step 8
Mix water, sugar, salt, and apple juice with vinegar. Pour this mixture over the cabbage.
Step 9
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 1.5 hours. The exact cooking time may vary depending on your oven. Serve the Bavarian-style braised cabbage as a main dish. Enjoy your meal!