Jul 14 2026

Pink Kraut Recipe

Time8h
Serves18

SMALL $36 (feeds 15-18) • LARGE: $48 (feeds 30-35)

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cabbage

    Remove the outer leaves of the red cabbage, cut it into quarters, and shred it finely with a knife or mandoline.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, caraway seeds, whole cloves, bay leaves, and water. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Add Fruits and Onion

    Fold in the sliced apples and thinly sliced onion to the cabbage mixture, ensuring they are well-distributed.

  4. 4

    Marinate

    Cover the mixture and allow it to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to enhance the flavors.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Once marinated, remove the bay leaves and cloves. Serve the Pink Kraut chilled or at room temperature as a side dish.

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