red cabbage

8 Pinches
Fernandina Beach, FL
Updated on Mar 28, 2015

Recipe by Lois Laing. This is an heirloom Danish recipe. Giving credit where credit is due: "From Grandma's Kitchen by Marilyn Brass & Sheila Brass. Red cabbage should be made the day before because the flavor is even better when it is reheated.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Saute
yield 6 - 8

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced (1/2-inch)
  • 20 ounces red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup currant jelly

How To Make red cabbage

  • Step 1
    Brown butter lightly in a Dutch oven or heavy pot over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Step 2
    Add onion and cabbage. Stir well.
  • Step 3
    Add vinegar, sugar an salt. Cover and simmer 1 hour an 20 minutes, r until cabbage is soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 4
    cool cabbage to room temperature and refrigerate in covered container overnight before serving. Rewarm over medium heat.

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Category: Vegetables
Keyword: #lent
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: German
Method: Saute

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