Blaukraut
- Lard or oil -- 2 tablespoons
- Onion, chopped finely -- 1
- Red cabbage, cored and shredded -- 1 head
- Red wine vinegar -- 2 tablespoons
- Stock or water -- 1 to 1 1/2 cups
- Sugar -- 1 tablespoon
- Whole cloves -- 3
- Bay leaves -- 2
- Salt and pepper -- to taste
- Heat the lard or oil over medium flame in a large pot. Add the onions and saute until translucent, or for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the cabbage in batches, stirring each addition until it wilts and begins to cook down.
- Stir in the vinegar and then add the remaining ingredients.
- Add 1 or 2 apples, peeled, cored and sliced, after the onions have been sauteed. Heat through 1-2 minutes before adding the cabbage.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender. Adjust seasoning and serve.
onion, red cabbage, red wine vinegar, water, sugar, bay leaves, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/blaukraut-50178899 (may not work)