Sheila Vickers' Red Cabbage with Marrons & Bacon

Sheila Vickers’ Red Cabbage with Marrons & Bacon

1 large red cabbage
2 cups dry red wine
1 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste
¼ (1 stick) pound butter
1 ½ pounds chestnuts, shelled. (see below)
½ pound sliced bacon, fried crisp

Preheat oven to 450° F.
To shell chestnuts. Cut slits on flat side of chestnuts. Place in a large shallow pan, sprinkle with oil, and set in a 450° F. oven for 20 minutes. Remove shells and skin with a sharp pointed knife.

Reduce oven temperature to 325° F.

Cut cabbage into ½-inch slices. Place in a 4- to 5-quart casserole and add wine and water.
Season.
Cover and cook in 325° F. oven for 1 ½ hours.
Add shelled chestnuts and cook 1 ½ hours longer or until chestnuts are tender and liquid is absorbed. Add butter and mix. Well.
Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces and place on top.

Yield: Serves 5 or 6.

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This recipe has been kitchen tested.

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