SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE WITH APPLES

2 tbsp unsalted butter

6 cups coarsely shredded red cabbage
1 large sweet apple, peeled, cored, and cut into bite-size pieces
3 whole cloves
1/2 cup raisins (I hate raisins so I omit)
1/2 cup apple cider
3 tbsp cider vinegar, divided
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

In a very large skillet melt butter over medium heat; add cabbage and cook 3 minutes, stirring. Transfer to a slow cooker/crock pot.

Add the remaining ingredients, less 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, to the cooker. stirring gently to mix.

Place cover on cooker and cook on low 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

Before serving remove the cloves and stir in the last tablespoon of the vinegar.

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