BRAISED RED CABBAGE WITH FENNEL SEEDS AND BACON RECIPE

Braised Red Cabbage With Fennel Seeds And Bacon Recipe image

Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon grape seed oil
1 cup diced onion
1 garlic clove minced
2 pounds shredded cored red cabbage about 16 cups
1 cup water
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 slices bacon cut in quarters

Steps:

Heat the oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook 1 minute. Stir in the cabbage, water, vinegar, sugar, fennel seeds and salt. Add the bacon. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, until very tender, about 2 hours. Check the cabbage periodically and stir. If the cabbage looks dry, add a bit more water. Adjust the seasoning. Cool thoroughly, then refrigerate the cabbage overnight. Reheat over low heat before serving. This recipe yields 8 servings. Each serving: 110 calories; 500 mg. sodium; 2 mg. cholesterol; 4 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams protein; 6.07 grams fiber.