Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage
  • salt and pepper
  • 34 lb tart apple
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 14 cups wine
  • 2 teaspoons juniper berries
  • 1 tablespoon currant jelly
  • 1 -2 teaspoon vinegar
  • sugar

Method

  • Quarter and core the cabbage, cook for 3 minutes, (5 or 10 for red cabbage) in boiling salted water.
  • Drain, pressing out all water, shred.
  • Peel, core and dice the apples.
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven, stir in the apples and cabbage.
  • Season and stir in wine and berries.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, (or cook in a preheated oven 350 degrees, for 35 to 40 minutes.)
  • Turn occasionally to prevent sticking, adding more liquid if necessary.
  • When the cabbage seems almost ready, check the liquid,if it seems watery, remove lid to evaporate excess.
  • For red cabbage, mash the jelly into the vinegar, stir into the cabbage and cook for an extra few minutes.
  • (Red cabbage takes longer to cook than other types- a total or 45 to 50 minutes, 65 to 70 in the oven.)
  • Check seasoning and serve hot.