Braised Cabbage with Apples
This recipe may change your mind about cabbage!
2 tbsp oil, olive or vegetable
1 c chopped onions
1 head cabbage, about 1 lb scored and thinly sliced
2 apples, Granny Smith or other firm, tart variety
1/2 c golden raisins
1/3 c dry red wine
1/3 c red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried leaves (do not use ground thyme)
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp salt
Remove core from apples and cut into half-inch thick slices. Cut slices in half.
Heat oil in Dutch oven or large, deep frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Increase heat to medium and cover the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, for one hour. Cabbage should be tender but not mushy. If still crisp, continue to cook, checking every 10 minutes or so. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if desired.
Serves 4.