Braised Red Cabbbage and Apples

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onions
8 cups thinly chopped red cabbage
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 apples, peeled & cored & chopped
1 cup vegetable stock or apple juice
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 bay leaf
salt and black pepper to taste

In a large heavy stock pan, over medium heat, heat the oil then add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until softened.

Stir in the cabbage, garlic and apples.

Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until the cabbage begins to wilt. Stir in the stock, vinegar, sugar and bay leaf.

Reduce the heat , cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes or until cabbage is soft and liquid has evaporated.

Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4-6