My father hailed from Vienna, and momala's parents were also from Austria. Oktoberfest fare? Only on days ending in "y."
Growing up, we had everything from Wiener Schnitzel (veal) and Wiener Schnitzel vom Schwein (pork), to hasenpfeffer (rabbit), liptauer, palatschinke (crepes with jelly), sauerkraut, sweet-and-sour purple cabbage, Austrian potato salad, cabbage borscht, stuffed cabbage rolls, sauteed cabbage with caraway and lots of heavy duty Russian rye bread (with caraway seeds). Extended family and friends raved about momala's sautéed green cabbage and sweet-and-sour purple cabbage. Me? Wouldn't know, because as a kid I literally hated all things cabbage-y, and wouldn't get near it, let alone eat it. Now I appreciate cabbage much more, and over the years have tried various ways to prepare, and this is how the BF and I like it. I think momala would be happy. [Ed. note: She would.] The BF and I happen to love the flavor of caraway, but if you don't, just leave it out.
We added bratwurst to this super-quick supper, but any sausage will do. The BF and I have found a local brand that we love, Dibrov. A favorite is the Oktoberfest Bratwurst (not a sponsored post, we just love it). We paired this cabbage side with sausages, mustard, pickled cukes and onions, and German soft pretzel sticks. We also imbibed some delicious Marionberry Hard Cider that a few good Oregon friends left us this summer, and a German lager that complimented the Oktoberfest meal perfectly. [Ed. note: Am tempted to search for the Bob and Doug McKenzie movie Strange Brew.]
Even if you're not all about Oktoberfest, this cabbage side works any time of year, and goes especially well with pork chops or loin, brisket, chicken schnitzel, etc. Anything! PS: Things got pretty spicy a year ago with this jalapeño, serrano and fresno pepper roast chicken (www.moveablefeast.me/blog/jalapeno-serrano-fresno-pepper-roast-chicken).
Number of servings: 4
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Julie Anne Steiner
10/25/2018 01:26:16 pm
You guys crack me up! I have some spicy chicken sausages all I need is cabbage and caraway. I know what we are having for dinner tonight!
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Jacqueline Steiner
10/25/2018 01:39:07 pm
You will love it. Fast, easy, healthy, delicious!!!!! xoxo
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Heidi
10/27/2018 09:26:53 am
Ohhhhhhh I've had a love affair with cabbage and in heaven for your families comforting cabbage borscht soup - with the golden raisins - oh my! Im embarrassed to think how much I ate at your house and your mom let me have 2nds, 3rds and beyond. couldn't get enough it was so good.
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Jacqueline Steiner
10/27/2018 10:42:05 am
Heidi, as you know, my parents often claimed you were their REAL daughter. Believe me, they loved that you loved the food they served. 2nds, 3rds...made their day!!! The more adventureous the food, the better. Btw, cabbage borscht with golden raisins will make an appearance on the blog in Dec or Jan. Hope you like it. Truly is an easy side dish for just about anything. xoxo
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