Danish Braised Red Cabbage

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons grated apple
• 1/4 cup red currant jelly
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 medium red cabbage (about 2 pounds)

Directions

Traditionally served for Christmas dinner. Make a day in advance and refrigerate–the flavor is more enhanced.
Reheat it on the stove or in the oven (325(F)) and serve.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Wash cabbage, remove outer leaves, and cut in half lengthwise. Remove core. Slice or chop fine, using a knife or food processor.

In a heavy 4- or 5-quart casserole, combine butter, sugar, salt, water and vinegar. Bring to a boil on the stove. Add cabbage and toss well to coat. Bring to a boil; cover casserole, and place in oven. Bake 2 hours. Check occasionally and add some water if all the liquid has cooked away.

Ten minutes before cooking is finished, stir in jelly and apple; replace cover.

Serves 4 to 6.