Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 325°F. Pour a glug of olive oil into a large, heavy Dutch oven or an ovenproof saucepan and warm it over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring, until golden. Add the butter, chestnuts, sherry, and apples. Stir to combine then let sizzle for a few minutes. Add the cabbage, a few healthy glugs of balsamic (maybe 1/4 to 1/3 cup or so), and season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together so that the cabbage is evenly coated. Cover and bake, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is nice and tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add a little water or broth if the cabbage starts to dry out, you want it to remain nice and moist. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

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Thanksgiving Side Dish: The Sweet-Tart Tang of Braised Red Cabbage