German red cabbage (aka blaukraut or rotkohl) is a popular side dish in Germany for hearty dinners like roasted duck, schweinebraten or venison. You can make your own at home from scratch with just a little bit of planning ahead.
Wash red cabbage, cut into quarters and cut out the hard stalk. Cut cabbage into thin strips, put into a bowl and add salt. Mix well with your hands.
Add re-solidified butter to a pot and melt at medium heat. Add onions and apples and lightly steam. Add vinegar and red cabbage. Cook at medium-heat for 7 minutes.
Add wine, stock, cloves, bay leaves, sugar and pepper, mixing in completely. Reduce temperature to low and let stew for at least 45 minutes.