Danish Braised Cabbage

This red cabbage recipe is a tangy addition to meals, and it's quite easy to prepare. Note that the flavor deepens and improves if you prepare the dish a day ahead, refrigerate it, and then reheat it on the stove or in a 325-degree oven before serving.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  medium red cabbage (about 2 pounds)
• 4  tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup red currant jelly
• 2  tablespoons  grated apples

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Wash cabbage, remove outer leaves, and cut in half lengthwise; remove core; slice or chop fine, using a knife or food processor.
3. In a heavy 4- or 5-quart casserole, combine butter, sugar, salt, water, and vinegar.
4. Bring to a boil on the stove; add cabbage and toss well to coat.
5. Bring to a boil; cover casserole, and place in oven.
6. Bake for 2 hours.
7. Check occasionally and add some water if all the liquid has cooked away.
8. Ten minutes before cooking is finished, stir in jelly and apple; replace cover.