Danish Braised Cabbage

Description
This red cabbage recipe is a tangy addition to meals, and it's quite easy to prepare. Note that the flavor deepens and improves if you prepare the dish a day ahead, refrigerate it, and then reheat it on the stove or in a 325-degree oven before serving.



Ingredients

 * 1 	 medium   red cabbage (about 2 pounds)
 * 4 	tablespoons butter, cut in small pieces
 * 1 	tablespoon sugar
 * 1 	teaspoon salt
 * 1/3 	cup water
 * 1/3 	cup vinegar
 * 1/4 	cup red currant jelly
 * 2 	tablespoons grated apples

Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Wash cabbage, remove outer leaves, and cut in half lengthwise; remove core; slice or chop fine, using a knife or food processor. In a heavy 4- or 5-quart casserole, combine butter, sugar, salt, water, and vinegar. Bring to a boil on the stove; add cabbage and toss well to coat. Bring to a boil; cover casserole, and place in oven. Bake for 2 hours. Check occasionally and add some water if all the liquid has cooked away. Ten minutes before cooking is finished, stir in jelly and apple; replace cover.