Sweet-and-Sour Red Cabbage
From: Jean-Claude B., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Oven: 700 watts
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 4 to 6 minutes
Waiting time: none
In Holland and in Germany, this cabbage is served hot, along with roasted pork or baked ham.
Hint: to soften, into a glass bowl, microwave together 1 cup [250 mL] brown sugar, and 1 slice fresh bread or an apple segment. Cover; microwave on 'HIGH' for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
IngredientsPreparation
  • 4 to 5 cups [1 to 1.25 L] finely chopped red cabbage
  • 2 cups [500 mL] unpeeled apples, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons [45 mL] cider or wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] water
  • 1/3 cup [80 mL] brown sugar
  • 6 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
  • 3 tablespoons [45 g] butter
  • Into a 6-cup [1.5 L] microwave-safe casserole, mix together chopped cabbage, apple slices, cider or wine vinegar, water, brown sugar, cloves and salt.
  • Stir until thoroughly mixed.
  • Cover and microwave on 'HIGH' for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Thoroughly mix; check for seasonings.
  • If needed, microwave for 1 minute more.
  • Stir in butter, until well mixed in.
  • Microwave on 'HIGH' for 1 minute.
  • Stir, and serve.