GERMAN RED CABBAGE

German Red Cabbage image

Provided by Galley Wench

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium head red cabbage, cored and sliced
2 large tart apples, peeled and sliced
1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
6 peppercorns
2 whole allspice
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water

Steps:

In a large pot with tight fitting lid, toss together cabbage, apples and onion.
Add water, vinegar, sugar, butter and salt.
Place the peppercorns, allspice, cloves and bay leaf on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag.
Add spice bag to pot.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours.
Remove spice bag. I.
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir in cabbage mixture.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.1, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 449.5, Carbohydrate 40.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 30.7, Protein 2.5