Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage and Apples
The flavors of this dish make a memorable combination, especially when served bubbly and hot. It pairs well with pork.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings / Prep: 20 min., Cook: 40 min.
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large red cabbage thinly sliced
- 3 Granny Smith apples cut into ½-inch wedges
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add cabbage, and sauté 10 minutes.
- Stir in apple, and set aside.
- Melt sugar in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly; stir in vinegar (mixture will bubble, and sugar will clump), and bring to a boil.
- Cook, stirring often, until sugar dissolves and mixture is caramel colored.
- Stir in cabbage mixture; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
- Stir in salt and pepper.