Swedish Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage Recipe vintage European dish. (2024)

Swedish Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage is the perfect old-world recipe that pairs well with beef, pork, chicken or fish. Actually, I can’t imagine any main recipe dish that would not pair well with red cabbage. In any case, this is my small batch recipe for Swedish Red Cabbage which is perfect for my smorgasbord Christmas table.

In fact, I don’t think there will be many smorgasbord tables in Sweden or other parts of Scandinavia without red cabbage. It is a Christmas favorite. In any case, it will be on my dinner table several times during the year as it pairs well with anything. For those of us with roots in the old world, we will carry on the tradition of having our red cabbage as a side dish at most holiday gatherings.

Swedish Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage Holiday Tradition

Needless to say, I think I am on the tail end of my Christmas Smorgasbord prep. Did I mention, I always make a Swedish Smorgasbord for Christmas Eve dinner? Thus, I have had to create a smaller version for my family of 4. That being the case, I still have many items on my dinner table. By the way, I adore it but there will be so much other food on my Christmas dinner table. However, this Swedish Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage is similar to the German Red Cabbage. As a matter of fact, many European Countries eat red cabbage and have similar recipes to this one.

This recipe is a small batch and therefore, does not need to go through the canning process and just stores in the fridge. In short, I can make several small batches throughout the year. Not to mention that this recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

However, for best results, this does take about a month to brine. It tastes better the longer you can let it sit. Incidentally, this side dish pairs well with many traditional main courses such as ham, duck, chicken, turkey, Prime Rib, Filet Mignon, or other beef cuts.

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Nutritional facts are below

Swedish Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 3 – 4 cups finely sliced and chopped red cabbage
• 1/2 cup shredded apple
• 1/2 cup shredded onion
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 4 -7 peppercorns

Directions:

First, combine red cabbage, onions, and apple in a pot.Second, add the remaining ingredients. Boil together for a minimum of 30 minutes or until the cabbage is cooked. Serve hot or let cool and place in a sterilized jar and store in the refrigerator. Tastes better after sitting for 1 week or more. Last 2 months.

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