Braised Red Cabbage (Chou-rouge Braisé)

Servings: 10

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Instructions

1 Remove any discoloured leaves, cut the red cabbage into quarters and cut off the
centre stalk. Wash and shred.
2 Place the butter in a braising pan, add the sliced onions and cook gently
without colouring.
3 Season the finely shredded red cabbage and place in the pan. Add the vinegar,
bouquet garni and the bag of herbs.
4 Cover with bacon fat, buttered greaseproof paper and a lid and braise at 180°C
for 1 1/4 hours, then add the diced apple and sugar and cook for a further 30
minutes.
5 Remove and discard the bacon fat, bouquet garni and the bag of herbs and serve
dome-shape in a vegetable dish.