Post by MarieAlice on Apr 19, 2003 8:15:52 GMT -6
Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 medium head red cabbage, shredded (10 cups)
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
½ cup shopped onion
¼ cup cold water
2 TBS white wine vinegar or additional cider vinegar
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground cloves
In a large bowl, stir the cider vinegar and sugars until dissolved. Add cabbage, toss to coat. let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings. In the drippings , saute apple and onion til tender. Add water and cabbage mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 too 35 minutes. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes longer or until tender. Sprinkle with reserved bacon just before serving. Serves 8 to 10
½ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 medium head red cabbage, shredded (10 cups)
2 bacon strips, diced
1 medium tart apple, peeled and chopped
½ cup shopped onion
¼ cup cold water
2 TBS white wine vinegar or additional cider vinegar
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1/8 tsp ground cloves
In a large bowl, stir the cider vinegar and sugars until dissolved. Add cabbage, toss to coat. let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings. In the drippings , saute apple and onion til tender. Add water and cabbage mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 too 35 minutes. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes longer or until tender. Sprinkle with reserved bacon just before serving. Serves 8 to 10