Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Submitted by luvinlif2k

"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."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 10-15

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.

Reviews

[Abi Fae]

Very delicious and simple recipe. It was so hot when I made it, I crock potted it instead of simmering on the stove for an hour. It turned out great. ZWT6. The combination of flavors really works. I used apple cider vinegar.

 

[Sharon123]

I've never tried sweet and sour cabbage, and was sure the apple in it would turn me off, but surprise, surprise! I loved it! I left out the bacon fat(don't eat pork) and used corn oil instead. Thanks for a new delicious way to eat cabbage!