Pennsylvania Red Cabbage Food

BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Cook the bacon until crisp, over medium heat in a large Dutch, that has a lid, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, cinnamon, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
• Increase the heat to medium-high, add the cabbage and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 8 minutes. Add the apple, broth, vinegar, sugar, the remaining salt, and pepper, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 1 hour.
• Uncover; bring to a boil, and cook, stirring, until the liquid has reduced to a sauce-like consistency, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.
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AMISH SWEET AND SOUR RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, cook the bacon, onion, and apples over medium-low heat until onions are limp, about 3 minutes. Add the cabbage. Cook about 10 minutes, uncovered, over medium heat until the cabbage wilts, stirring now and then. Add the remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. The cabbage should be moist, but not juicy. If liquid accumulates, remove lid at the end of the cooking period to cook off some liquid.
• If sauerkraut is not served at a holiday table, this might be a very delicious substitute. The addition of bacon to the traditional sweet-and-sour red cabbage gives it smoky undertones. This can be made in advance and reheated.
• For vegetarians, substitute a LITTLE smoke flavor for the bacon.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH HAM & CABBAGE SOUP

Steps:

• Boil ham shanks for 3 hours in large pot.
• Remove ham shanks and set aside to cool.
• Cut potatoes into quarters, with or without skin, and add to broth.
• Quarter the head of cabbage and wash. Add to pot and bring to boil.
• Clean the cooled ham shanks, removing the meat from the bone and add to the pot.
• Boil another 1/2 hour and let cool for 1/2 hour.
• Serve. Vinegar can be added if preferred. I never add salt because the ham adds enough.

INSTANT POT® GERMAN RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter. Add apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Stir to combine. Mix in onion, grated apple, and red cabbage until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select Steam function. Set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in ground cloves and allspice.

√ PENNSYLVANIA RED CABBAGE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat drippings in skillet, add remaining ingredients and 1/4 cup water. Cook covered over low heat, stir occasionally. For crisp cabbage cook 15 minutes, for tender cabbage 25 to 30 min.