German-style Red Cabbage (rotkohl)

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 small head red cabbage
• 3 tablespoons bacon grease
• 2 medium apples, diced
• 1 cup water
• 4 tablespoons vinegar
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Recipe

• 1 remove coarse outer leaves from cabbage. cut head into four pieces, remove the hard core and shred finely. melt bacon grease in a large pot, add cabbage and apple, stirring until well-mixed. add water, vinegar and spices. cook until tender, about 1 hour. stir frequently. serve with a favorite main dish such as sauerbraten or roasted lamb shanks.