Braised Red Cabbage with Pears

¾ pound red cabbage
1 large Bosc pear or Bartlett pear
2 tablespoons unsalted butter in small pieces
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground pepper.

Slice the cabbage wedges finely by hand. Transfer to a pot. Quarter and core and peel the pear. Grate the pear on the course side of the grater. Add to the pot along with the butter, 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover an cook over moderately low heat stirring often until cabbage tender.about 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning adding another splash of vinegar if needed.

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