Delicious Braised Red Cabbage

 

The sweet-sour thing happening here is wonderful. Red wine vinegar gives it that bright tang, while the apples and a touch of cinnamon bring warmth and sweetness. 

Ingredients:

4 slices bacon

2 onions, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

2 bay leaves

4 teaspoons salt

2 heads of red cabbage, cored and shredded

2 cups of chicken broth

1/2 cup of red wine vinegar

1 Granny Smith apple, cored, peeled and chopped into bite size pieces

2 Tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper

Directions:

Chop the bacon and cook in a Dutch over until crispy. Add the onions, cinnamon, bay leaves and half of the salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes.

Add the shredded cabbage. Cook for an additional 7 minutes until the cabbage begins to wilt. Add the chicken broth, red wine vinegar, apples, the rest of the salt, sugar and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour.

Uncover and cook on high for 5 minutes to let the sauce thicken up. Serve immediately.