SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE

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Authentic and tasty! I found this in a recipe book in my Grandma's library (A World of Good Eating). I haven't been able to find a reprint of the book but the recipes are quite delicious.

Provided by luvinlif2k

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large red cabbage
4 tablespoons bacon fat
1 medium onion, chopped coarsely
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tart apples, cored and sliced (Granny Smith is my favorite)
1/4 cup boiling water
1/2 cup vinegar
1/3 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Remove the outer leaves and hard core from cabbage and chop coarsely.
  • Heat the bacon fat in a large skillet or kettle. Add onions and slowly cook until tender.
  • Add the cabbage and salt. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
  • Add apples and 1/4 cup boiling water.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour or until the cabbage is tender.
  • Add the vinegar and sugar and continue to cook 15 minutes longer.
  • Serve hot.
  • NOTE: Sugar and vinegar amounts can be varied according to your family's tastes.

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