German Red Cabbage

2 tbsp margarine
5 cups shredded red cabbage
one sliced green apple
3 tbsp water
1/4 cup white sugar
2 1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cloves

Using a large heavy pot on top of the stove, add all ingredients, bring to a boil and then lower heat and cook covered for 1 hour and 30 minutes.


Instapot: German Red Cabbage

Cut a head of cabbage in half, then cut each half into 1/2 inch slices.

Insert steamer into Instapot and fill with enough water to touch the bottom of the steamer. Place the sliced red cabbage into the Instapot on the steamer, close the pot and set for 10 minutes on manual.

In a stew pot on the stove, add 2 tbsp margarine, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup white sugar, a tsp of kosher salt and 20 grinds of coarse black pepper. Heat on low stirring constantly. Turn off when sugar is dissolved. Incorporate hot cabbage immediately after cooking.