BRAISED SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE

2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 red cabbage, cored and shredded (6 cups packed)
1 large apple, cored and roughly chopped Water
3 tablespoons currant jelly
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in 3-quart non-aluminum pot over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add cabbage, apple, 1 1/4 cups water, jelly, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to taste.

Brind to boil. Stir until well mixed, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until very tender with a slight crunch, about 40 minutes. If mixture is too dry, add more water as needed.

Stir in remaining butter. Taste and adjust seasoning, vinegar and sugar. (Can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Let come to room temperature before reheating. Gently reheat on stove top or in microwave until hot, adding more water if needed. Adjust seasonings. Serve hot.

8 to 10 servings.

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