German Red Cabbage

By Mbruner

Also known as Blaukraut meaning "blue cabbage" or Rotkraut / Rotkohl which means "red cabbage".

Ingredients

• 1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced
• 1 large tart apple, peeled and sliced
• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1/8 cup red wine or chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 4 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup jelly (Apple or currant)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or bacon fat
• 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove

Details

Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a 12" skillet heat oil/fat over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook until transparent. Add cabbage and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the jelly, red wine, vinegar, salt, pepper and ground clove. Stir in apples and bring to a boil. Cook stirring constantly until liquid starts to thicken.