Braised Red Cabbage Recipe (SIDE)

Braised Red Cabbage ...an amazing French Recipe to try !

INGREDIENTS

* 4 slices bacon, thinly sliced
* 2 onions, thinly sliced
* 1 cinnamon stick
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 large head red cabbage (about 3 pounds), cored and thinly sliced
* 1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped
* 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
* 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

In a large Dutch oven, cook the bacon until it is crisp. Add the onions, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon of salt; sauté for 6 minutes or until the onions are tender. Stir in the cabbage and cook until it is softened slightly. Add the apple, stock, red wine vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Lower the heat and cook, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove the lid, bring to a boil and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the sauce is reduced and thickened. Remove the bay leaf and cinnamon stick; and the French recipe of cabbage is ready to serve warm...bon apetit !
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