Cabbage Saute with Onions and Apples

I made this cabbage dish last night and it was nice and tangy, and good on this windy day. I put some bacon in mine because I had some and it seemed a fine idea. I think I made three different cabbage dishes this week - a beet soup with cabbage and some kraut, an asian style slaw, and now this. Cabbage and onions (and the root veggies) are a steady item if you have not been to a grocery store in awhile!

This recipe is from the Mill City Farmer's Market site, which has several good seasonal recipes that they post regularly from their vendors. I wonder if Farmer's Markets will be happening this summer? Maybe just the produce stands and not the ready-to-eat food cart type ones? Who knows.

I added a jalapeno to this recipe, and forgot to put in my dried tarragon from the garden (they suggest 3 T of fresh tarragon if you have it). They also suggest additions of grated beets or fennel bulb for some variation.

Cabbage Saute with Onions and Apples serves 2-3
1/2 small head cabbage, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 apple, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
2 T apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon honey
salt to taste
Fresh cracked black pepper
1 jalapeno, diced
*Top with crispy bacon (optional)

1. Place cabbage in a large bowl and add ½ tsp salt and toss to combine. Set aside while you prep the other ingredients.
2. In a large sauce pan, add the butter or olive oil and the onions. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the apples, caraway seeds and cook until apples wilt a bit. Then add the cabbage, the apple cider vinegar, honey and salt, and cook on medium high, stirring often.
3. Taste as you go to find your texture preference. This is especially good the next day when cooked down quite a bit. Add water, stock, white wine, or cider if you find it needs more moisture.
4. If adding bacon: I cooked mine on the side to get nice and crispy and topped the cabbage at the end. You could also cook your bacon at the start, alongside the onions and integrate it into the dish.