Traditional German Red Cabbage - Grit

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 1-1/2 pounds red cabbage, very thinly sliced
• 1 large Granny Smith or other semi-tart apple, peeled, cored and diced
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 whole cloves
• 3 juniper berries
• 2 tablespoons red currant jam or cherry preserves
• 2 to 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water