German Red Cabbage with Apple and Bacon

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: German

Keyword: Red Cabbage

Total Time: 1 30

Servings:

Calories: 183kcal

Deliciously soothing, with a warm, pungent flavor.

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon
2 red onions sliced thinly
1 cinnamon stick
2 bay leaves
4 tsp salt divided
3 pounds red cabbage sliced thinly
1 Granny Smith apple
3 cups water
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Cook the bacon in a saucepan until done.
To the bacon, add the onions, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and 1 tsp of salt. Cover and cook until the onion is soft.
Add the cabbage and cook until it is wilted.
Add the apple, water, bouillon, vinegar, sugar, the rest of the salt, and the pepper. Cover and cook until the cabbage is tender (~1 hour).
If still watery, take off the lid, bring to a boil, and simmer to reduce the water. Note that it is a wet dish, and should have some sauce.

Notes

This recipe hearkens back to our German ancestry. The only great grandparent I knew was my German "Oma". I have fond memories of her in my childhood, and love my German heritage, especially the food.

Nutrition

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