German Red Cabbage

Name: German Red Cabbage
Ingredients: 1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced; 2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced; 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 6 peppercorns; 2 whole allspice; 2 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons cold water

14 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced
2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
6 peppercorns
2 whole allspice
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

Directions

1

In a large pot with tight fitting lid, toss together cabbage, apples and onion.
2

Add water, vinegar, sugar, butter and salt.
3

Place the peppercorns, allspice, cloves and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag.
4

Add spice bag to pot.
5

Bring to a boil.
6

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
7

Remove spice bag. I.
8

In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in cabbage mixture.
9

Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.