Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage

Our internet consensus recipe. Developed January, 2005. Great side for rich meat dishes such as oven-braised spare ribs.

1 medium head red cabbage, coarsely shredded

1 onion, thinly sliced

4 strips bacon, coarsely chopped

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, & sliced

1/3 c apple cider vinegar

1/3 c water (approx)

1/4 c brown sugar

1 t salt

1/2 t dry mustard

1 large bay leaf

2 t caraway seeds

Fry bacon until crisp. Add onion, cook until lightly browned. Stir in the other ingredients. Cover and cook about 1/2 hour on medium-low heat, until tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.