German Red Cabbage

3 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp sugar
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large apple, peeled, cored and diced
2 lb red cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup vegetable broth
4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste


1.  Melt butter in a large pan.  Add sugar and stir until it has a light caramel color, about 5 minutes.  Add onion and apple; cook and stir until the onions start to soften, about 5 minutes.  Add cabbage and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

2.  Stir in broth, apple cider vinegar, and salt.  Cover and simmer until flavors are well combined, about 30 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.