Braised Red Cabbage with Apple

Name: Braised Red Cabbage with Apple
Ingredients: 2 bacon slices, diced; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and chopped; 2 lb (900g) shredded red cabbage; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 bacon slices, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp sugar
1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored, and chopped
2 lb (900g) shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

In a large frying pan over medium-low heat, cook the bacon until it renders its fat.
2

Add the onion, and cook for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
3

Add the sugar and cook for 5 minutes, until the onion is golden.
4

Add the apple and cover.
5

Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3-4 minutes, until the apple is crisp-tender.
6

Add the cabbage and toss to coat thoroughly with the bacon fat.
7

Add the vinegar, and mix well.
8

Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the cabbage becomes a shade or so lighter.
9

Stir in 2/3 cup water and season with salt and pepper.
10

Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 11 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is very tender.
11

Add a little more water, if necessary.
12

Just before serving, season again with salt and pepper.
13

Serve hot.