Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage Recipe
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Sweet-and-Sour Cabbage

By: Barbara White 
"'I HELPED MOTHER shred the cabbage and cut up the apples for this recipe. The touch of tartness is wonderful with the sauerbraten. This is one part of the meal that is even tastier if it can be made ahead.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings, or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Dash pepper
  • 4 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 2 apples, peeled and sliced

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, combine drippings or oil, brown sugar, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Add cabbage; cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Add apples, cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes more or until tender, stirring occasionally.

Footnotes

  • If Cooking for Two: Cabbage keeps well when frozen in airtight containers.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2010 by KY Piano Teacher   view full review
This is more delicious than it sounds, although my husband, who doesn't care for anything with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2007 by JSHANSON   view full review
I use about 1/2# bacon fried, adding onions and the apples and cabbage to simmer..use any type...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2011 by lutzflcat Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I chopped the apples instead of slicing and added a bit more vinegar to reach the right...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2012 by Debi T.   view full review
I have made this recipe many times and it always comes out great. it works well with either...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by glypnirsgirl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved this. Well balanced between the sweet and sour, and neither overpowering. The cooking...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2012 by mumkim   view full review
This was good

 

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