Spicy Red Cabbage (Poland) Recipe |
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You will need:- 1 small red cabbage ½ lb. streaky bacon, rinded 2 oz. butter 2 large onions, peeled 4 dessert apples salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vinegar
Preparation Time:- 15 minutes
Cooking Time:- 45 minutes
Slice cabbage finely, removing core and outside leaves. Fry the bacon until crisp in a little of the butter and remove to a warm plate. Add rest of butter to pan (reserving ½ oz.) and cook onions gently until pale golden. Core and slice the apples (see Quick Tip below).
In a strong saucepan place layers of cabbage, apple, onion and bacon, seasoning each layer with salt and pepper, a little sugar and vinegar. Pour over 1 teacup boiling water. Finish with a layer of sugar and a few knobs of butter.
Cover and simmer gently for about 45 minutes. Serves 4.
Quick Tip
When preparing apples for savory dishes have a bowl of slightly salted water on the table. Put the apple slices in as they are prepared; drain well before use. This will prevent them from going brown.
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