Stewed Cabbage with Dried Fruit

For another interesting variation on cabbage, try this recipe from Mennonite Foods and Folkways, contributed by CSA member Zella Penner.

4 Tbsp. shortening
6 cups shredded cabbage
1/2 bay leaf
10 prunes
1/2 cup raisings and/or 1 cup dried apples
1 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar

In a heavy saucepan melt shortening. Add cabbage, bay leaf and fruit. Cover tightly. Simmer over low heat about 1-1½ hours. Stir occasionally. Add extra water if necessary. Cabbage should be golden brown.

Mix salt, pepper, sugar and vinegar and season cabbage and fruit mixture. Serve