Instant Pot German Red Cabbage
Instant Pot German Red Cabbage is a delicious vegetable side dish with a sweet and sour flavor. Pressure cooker German red cabbage is perfectly braised in your Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Butter*
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 1 (2 lb) Head Red Cabbage, shredded, thinly
- ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt (or ¼ tsp table salt)
- ⅛ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Allspice
- ⅓ cup Balsamic Vinegar (or Apple Cider Vinegar)
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar (or more to taste at the end)
- 2 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored and diced
- ⅓ cup Water (optional, for more sauce)
Instructions
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Have all of the vegetables prepared and ready to go before you start cooking.
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Turn on the Sauté setting. When the pot is hot, add the butter and the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just starting to soften.
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Add the cabbage and stir. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up any clumps of cabbage that stuck together.
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Add the salt, pepper, and allspice. Stir well.
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Add the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Stir
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Add the apples, and water, if using, and stir them in.
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Cancel the Sauté setting. Then press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then press the +/- button or dial to select 4 minutes (2 minutes for more firm). High pressure.
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When the cook time has finished, do a Quick Release of the pressure by turning the steam release knob to the Venting position. Turn off the pot.
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When the pin in the lid drops back down, open the lid. Stir the cabbage.
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Serve hot with pork ribs or chops, sausages, or any main dish you like.
Recipe Notes
*You can also use Bacon Fat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 4 days.