My Grandmas Braised Cabbage Food

BRAISED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Toast 1 teaspoon fennel seeds in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil for 1 minute. Add 1 head thinly sliced red cabbage in batches, season with salt and pepper and stir until wilted. Add a pinch of sugar and a splash each of red wine vinegar and chicken broth. Partially cover and simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is soft, about 30 minutes. Toss with 2 tablespoons butter and a handful of chopped parsley.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add apple and cook for 2 minutes. Add in cabbage and stir to coat. Season and add vinegar, water and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer and cover. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 15-20 minutes until cabbage is tender. Add more water if necessary. Serve hot.

BRAISED CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large pot, add the oil and cook the bacon until browned and crispy. Add the onion and the bay leaves and season with salt and pepper. Add the cabbage, stirring to mix. Add the beer, season and cover. Braise until the cabbage has wilted, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the bay leaves and serve immediately.