Braised Red Cabbage

Ingredients

• 1 medium-size red cabbage (about 2 1/2 pounds), shredded
• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup dry red wine*
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts

Preparation

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes or until liquid evaporates and cabbage is tender.
2. Place cabbage mixture on serving dish; sprinkle evenly with toasted walnuts.
3. *1/4 cup apple juice may be substituted.