Apfelrotkoh (braised Red Cabbage)

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 small-medium head red cabbage
• 2 slices bacon or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion
• 1 tart apple (such as granny smith)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon caraway seed
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 whole cloves

Recipe

• 1 thinly shred the cabbage and let it soak in a bowl of water.
• 2 while the cabbage is soaking, chop the bacon and onion.
• 3 peel and core the apple, then slice it.
• 4 add the bacon (or vegetable oil) to a large pot and sauté until browned (or oil is heated).
• 5 add the onion and sauté until golden.
• 6 add the apple vinegar to deglaze the pan.
• 7 add the honey, spices, apple, and salt.
• 8 drain the cabbage and add to the pot, a handful at a time, stirring as you ad it until it wilts a little.
• 9 braise the cabbage for up to an hour and a half until the cabbage is soft. if there is liquid left, you can let the cabbage absorb the liquid.