Sweet & Sour Braised Red Cabbage

Winter staple for me, prepared essentially the same way I make brussels sprouts. Perfect with mashed potatoes or noodles.

Sweet and Sour Braised Cabbage

1 medium onion, sliced into ribbons
1/2 head red cabbage, sliced into ribbons
~1 tbs lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
~2 tbs grainy mustard
~1 tbs brown sugar
salt and (lots of) pepper to taste

Heat up a little bit of oil in a big, deep pan and saute the onions until somewhat softened. Toss in your cabbage and immediately sprinkle with lemon juice or vinegar to preserve the color, and salt it a little to help it wilt. Saute for a few minutes until everything takes on a little more color. Then stir in the mustard plus about 1/2 cup water, cover, and turn down the heat. Simmer/steam for about 5 minutes, then remove the top and let any remaining water evaporate. Add a bit more oil, plus the sugar, and turn the heat back up. Taste and add more acid/mustard/sugar/salt and pepper to taste. keep stir-frying until the cabbage is soft and everything is starting to caramelize.