Norwegian Christmas Cabbage
Norwegian Christmas cabbage is basically like sweet and sour sauerkraut with caraway seeds.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 11, 2026Share
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Norwegian Christmas cabbage is basically like sweet and sour sauerkraut with caraway seeds.
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Ingredients 7
8 slices bacon
1 large head cabbage, cored and shredded
0.25 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon caraway seed
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
0.5 cup white vinegar, or to taste
0.5 cup white sugar, or to taste
Instructions
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Lay two slices of bacon across the bottom of a large pot. Add a layer of cabbage over the top. Sprinkle a light dusting of flour and a pinch of caraway seed. Season with a bit of salt and pepper. Repeat layering as many times as possible until you run out of room.
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Fill the pot with water until it's about 3/4 of the way up the side. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the cabbage is soft, stirring occasionally. Let it cool down a bit, then stir in the vinegar and sugar. Use your own judgment. Carefully add sugar to taste. The idea is to strike a balance between the sweet and the sour, and therein lies the trick.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 6g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 14mg
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Sodium 322mg
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Total Carbohydrate 33g
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Dietary Fiber 6g
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Protein 8g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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