Braised Red Cabbage

Name: Braised Red Cabbage
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 Granny Smith apple, diced; 3 tablespoons bacon drippings or olive oil; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup dry red wine (optional); 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup red currant jelly; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 medium-size red cabbage, shredded; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon water; Garnish: chopped cooked bacon

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
3 tablespoons bacon drippings or olive oil
1 cup water
1/4 cup dry red wine (optional)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup red currant jelly
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 medium-size red cabbage, shredded
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon water
Garnish: chopped cooked bacon

Directions

1

Saute onion and apple in hot bacon drippings in a skillet over medium-low heat 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
2

Add 1 cup water, wine, if desired, and next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add cabbage, and tightly cover.
3

Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until cabbage and apple are tender. Return skillet to stove top.
4

Stir together cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water; add to cabbage mixture, and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until thickened. Garnish, if desired.