Rotkohl - red cabbage with apples

Cabbage is of course a staple in Germany - from red cabbage to sauerkraut to coleslaw. Rotkohl (red cabbage) is usually stewed in vinegar and sugar, sometimes with bacon, apple, onion, garlic, pepper or cloves. Here's the recipe we used.

Ingredients:
1 head red cabbage, finely sliced (about 2 lb, or 12 cups)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
3 - 6 Tbsp sugar (to taste)
1/3 - 2/3 cup balsamic or cider vinegar
2 - 3 slices bacon
1 tart apple, thinly sliced or grated

Directions:

• Chop bacon and fry until cooked
• Add butter, then saute cabbage until slightly wilted, about 5 minutes
• Add sugar and vinegar to taste
• Cover and simmer on medium-low heat about 20 minutes, stirring often
  
• Add apple slices and simmer for 10 more minutes
• Season to taste with salt and pepper
  

Original Recipe: Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage from Simply Recipes