RECIPES FROM THE RETRO HOUSEWIFE

SIDE DISH

ROTKOHL (Red Cabbage), German

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. red cabbage (about)
• 1/2 tsp. cloves
• 2 onions
• a few bay leaves (3 to 5)
• 3 peeled and cut apples
• 1 cup vinegar
• 4 tbsp. shortening (or bacon fat)
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• Salt and pepper

Preparation Instructions

Melt lard or other shortening in a frying pan, add minced onions and brown. Add thinly sliced cabbage, cut apples, about 2 cups boiling water, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Let simmer about 1 hour, Add vinegar and sugar and stir well.

Contributed by Mrs. Anna Munzer, 1950

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