Red Cabbage With Strawberry Served at 2013 Obama Inaugural Lunch

A side dish served on January 20, 2013 as part of the second course at the luncheon following the second Obama Inauguration

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 4-8
• Yields: 4 Cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 red cabbage, shaved thin
• 2  pints apple cider vinegar
• 2  cups sugar
• 4  quarts water
• 1⁄2 cup  strawberry preserves
• 1  tablespoon kosher salt

Directions

1. Place the cabbage, vinegar, sugar and water in a large heavy-bottomed pot.
2. Bring liquid to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours or until the liquid has reduced to a syrup-like consistency. Stir occasionally during the 2-3 hours.
3. Add 1/4 cup of the strawberry preserves to the cabbage and stir until fully incorporated. Taste and decide if you want to add the remaining 1/4 cup of the preserves. If the taste is too sweet, adjust sweetness with additional salt.