CRANBERRY-APPLE RED CABBAGE

When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish. My German grandmother would be impressed, I think! The colorful side dish is just right with pork.

—ANN SHEEHY LAWRENCE, MA



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 3 HOURS • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS


1 medium head red cabbage, coarsely chopped (8 cups)

1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 large white onion, chopped

1/2 cup cider vinegar

1/4 cup sweet vermouth or white wine, optional

1 teaspoon kosher salt

3/4 teaspoon caraway seeds

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Combine all the ingredients; transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until the cabbage is tender, 3-4 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.