Danish Red Cabbage(Rod Kal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 very large head red cabbage or 2 medium
1/4 c. butter
4 Tbsp. vinegar
2 Tbsp. sugar or sugar to taste (start with 1 Tbsp.)
1/2 c. currant jelly
1/2 tsp. salt
water (very little, approximately 4 Tbsp.)

Preparation

Wash head; cut into 4 parts and remove inner stalk.
Shred cabbage thin and fine.
Melt butter in a large kettle.
Add vinegar, salt and sugar.
Add cabbage gradually, cooking slowly to soften, turning carefully with a spoon.
Add 1/2 cup currant jelly.
Let simmer, covered, for about 2 hours, turning occasionally.
A little water may be added during the cooking time.