How to make German Red Cabbage (The Texas Way)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while adding flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness.

apple

🥗Healthier: pear

💰Cheaper: frozen apples

Pears provide similar texture and sweetness.

Cut the stems off the green beans and cut them into smaller pieces, about 1-2 inches long.

Chop the bacon into small pieces.

Cook the bacon in a 12-inch cast iron skillet until crispy, then remove and place on a paper towel to drain.

Wash the red cabbage thoroughly to remove any fuzz.

Shred the cabbage into small pieces, about 3 cups worth.

Add the cabbage to the skillet with the bacon grease and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the cooked green beans to the skillet with the cabbage and toss them together.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Stir in the salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and red wine vinegar, mixing everything together well.

Let the mixture sit for about 30 seconds to heat through before serving.

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