Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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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. Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Remove the outer leaves and hard core from cabbage and chop coarsely.
2. Heat the bacon fat in a large skillet or kettle. Add onions and slowly cook until tender.
3. Add the cabbage and salt. Cover and steam for 10 minutes.
4. Add apples and 1/4 cup boiling water.
5. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour or until the cabbage is tender.
6. Add the vinegar and sugar and continue to cook 15 minutes longer.
7. Serve hot.
8. NOTE: Sugar and vinegar amounts can be varied according to your family's tastes.
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