Apfelrotkoh Braised Red Cabbage

A classic german comfort food that goes well as a side dish with pork chops or poultry.

Thinly shred the cabbage and let it soak in a bowl of water.

While the cabbage is soaking , chop the bacon and onion.

Peel and core the apple , then slice it.

Add the bacon to a large pot and saut until browned.

Add the onion and saut until golden.

Add the apple vinegar to deglaze the pan.

Add the honey , spices , apple , and salt.

Drain the cabbage and add to the pot , a handful at a time , stirring as you ad it until it wilts a little.

Braise the cabbage for up to an hour and a half until the cabbage is soft.

If there is liquid left , you can let the cabbage absorb the liquid.

red cabbage, bacon, onion, tart apple, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, caraway seed, bay leaf, whole cloves