Sausage or Kielbasa with Red Cabbage

This dish is from my friend, Michelle. She said that no one would believe that this dish was from her because she's a terrible cook. Ok, I don't believe that, and nor will you if you try this dish. It was delicious! If you like German flavors at all, think sauerkraut, bratwurst, etc, you will love this dish. It's a perfect blend of savory and sweet. It's also easy, relatively cheap and really pretty. I paired it with lima beans (we LOVE lima beans in this family), but mashed potatoes would really hit the spot, I just didn't have time. I do have to agree with Michelle's son, though, the house had an....interesting aroma the evening I made this.

What you need
1 package kielbasa or smoked sausage (you can use either cooked or uncooked. I got a link of sausage on sale that was uncooked, so just cook it first in your pan 15-20 minutes on med-low before starting with the directions below if you choose to use uncooked)
3-4 cups shredded red cabbage (anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 a head)
2 Tbs. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup apple juice
1/4-1/2 cup apple cidar vinegar (use more or less, depending on how much you like the sweet/sour taste, the recipe actually calls for 1/3 c., so whatever floats your boat)

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salt, sugar, juice and vinegar, making sure to mix well. Add cabbage, reduce heat to med-low, cover, and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place sausage over cabbage (you can leave it whole or slice). Cover and cook 10-15 minutes, continue to stir occassionally. Uncover and cook another 15-20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Serve it straight out of the skillet!

Thanks, Michelle!