Sweet and Sour Purple Cabbage
This purple cabbage recipe is a flavorful sweet and sour blend of cabbage, apples, and a tasty bacon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish, Cabbage
Ingredients
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- 4 strips bacon, cooked until crisp
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup chicken stock, unsalted or low sodium
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
- 1 small head purple cabbage, shredded
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer the bacon to paper towels to drain.
- Add the onions to the bacon drippings and cook until translucent. Add the chicken broth to the skillet along with the red wine vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add the shredded purple cabbage and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan; continue cooking for 10 minutes. Add the sliced apples and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes longer, or until the cabbage and apples are tender.
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water; stir into the cabbage mixture. Continue cooking until thickened, stirring frequently.
- Top the cabbage with crumbled bacon before serving.
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