BLAUKRAUT

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Blaukraut is an authentic German dish and it's super simple to make. My mother used to make this recipe for my family growing up. Now, it's become one of our most popular German sides in our restaurant, Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn! -Dorothy Zehnder, Frankenmuth, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 ounces bacon strips, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
2 pounds red cabbage (about 1 medium head), shredded
3-1/4 cups water
1-1/2 cups white vinegar
1 medium apple, sliced
1 cup sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. If desired, stir in liquid smoke., Add cabbage, water, vinegar, apple, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until cabbage is crisp tender, about 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.