My Grandma's Braised Cabbage

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion
• sliced with the grain
• 1/2 head large or 1 small red cabbage
• quartered
• thinly sliced (core removed)
• 1 tart apple
• peeled and grated
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• plus a splash
• 1/4 cup water
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1. In a medium pot or Dutch oven, cook the onions in the butter over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the cabbage and cook, stirring, for a few minutes.
3. Add the apple, brown sugar, wine, vinegar, and water, and bring up to a simmer, stirring.
4. Cover and braise for 30 minutes, stirring once and checking on the texture.
5. Cook a little less for a firmer cabbage; a little more for softer cabbage.
6. Add a small splash of cider vinegar just before serving.