German Red Cabbage

 German Red Cabbage is usually included in our German night meal.  

German Red Cabbage

Ingredients:

• 1 medium red cabbage, coarsely shredded
• 2 large yellow onions
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 T caraway seeds (optional)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, extra to taste
• 2 T. brown sugar, extra to taste
• 1 cup water
• 1 large red apple, chopped

Directions:

1. In large cooking pot cook bacon and drain all the grease except 2 tablespoons. 
2. Remove bacon and sauté onions until golden in bacon grease.
3. Add shredded cabbage and remainder of ingredients including bacon. 
4. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until cabbage is soft.  Stir occasionally.
5. Serve!