Lambrusco Braised Cabbage & Onions

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup red wine
• 1/2 lb large red onions cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1/2 head red cabbage, cut lengthwise into 8 wedges and wedges cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 8 cups)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup Cardenas Lambrusco Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Cardenas 25 Star White Balsamic Vinegar
• 1 firm sweet apple, peeled and coarsely grated
• 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 6 whole black peppercorns
• 3 whole cloves
• 1/2 bay leaf

Directions:

1. Heat olive oil in a 4-6 quart wide heavy pot over moderately heat, add onion and cabbage, stirring frequently, until wilted and slightly browned, about 15 minutes.

2. Add (1/4 cup red wine), water, vinegars, apple, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil. Add peppercorns, cloves, and bay leaf

3. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer until cabbage is very tender, about 1 hours. Stir ever 15 minutes.

4. Season with salt and pepper as needed.