Slovak Red Cabbage

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 1 red cabbage, cored, finely chopped
• 2 oranges - juice only
• ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

1. Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp and fat is rendered.
2. Add onions, stirring frequently, until very soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add cabbage in four batches, mixing thoroughly after each.
4. Stir in orange juice.
5. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring often, until cabbage is wilted, about 15 minutes.
6. Stir in vinegar and sugar.
7. Cook, stirring often, until very tender, about 15 minutes.
8. Adjust seasoning.