This is a Christmas dish in Spain.
BAKED RED CABBAGE AND APPLES Lombarda Serves 6
2 tb olive oil 1 onion finely chopped 1 lb red cabbage coarsely chopped 1 large apple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 lb bacon diced 2 tb balsamic vinegar 1 bay leaf salt and ground pepper 1 tb minced fresh parsley 1/2 cup warm water 2 potatoes, peeled, cooked and cut in cubes
In ovenproof casserole, sauté the onion in the olive oil until wilted. Stir in the cabbage, apple pieces, and bacon; cook for 1 minute. Add the vinegar, bay leaf, salt, pepper, parsley and warm water. Bring to a boil, cover and place in a 325 F oven for 45 minutes. Add the potatoes and cook 10 more minutes.
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