Secret Recipes

Westphalian Cabbage

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Ingredients:

  • 1 head cabbage, approximately 2 pounds
  • 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • 1 cup hot beef broth
  • 2 to 3 small tart apples
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons cold water
  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Preparation:

Shred cabbage.

Heat oil in Dutch oven or heavy saucepan. Add cabbage; saute 5 minutes. Season with salt and caraway seeds. Pour in broth; cover. Simmer over low heat about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel, quarter, core, and cut apples into thin wedges. Add to cabbage; simmer 30 minutes. Blend cornstarch with cold water.

Add to cabbage; stir until thickened and bubbly. Season with vinegar and sugar.

Servings:
6