Sweet and Sour CabbageRed Cabbage and Cloves Make this Special.

• 8 slices bacon, diced
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 4 cups finely shredded red cabbage
• 4 whole cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper plus additional to taste
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup water

1. In a large skillet, fry the bacon until crisp over medium heat, 6 to 8 minutes.
2. Remove the bacon to paper towels to drain.
3. Add the onion to the skillet.
4. Stirring constantly, cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the cabbage, cloves, salt, and pepper.
6. Still stirring, cook for 3 minutes to coat the cabbage.
7. Add the vinegar and water.
8. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 7 minutes.
9. Uncover, raise the heat to high, and boil off any excess liquid.
10. Crumble the bacon into the cabbage, and add more salt and pepper to taste.

bacon, red onion, red cabbage, cloves, salt, ground black pepper, balsamic vinegar, water

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/sweet-and-sour-cabbage-red-cabbage-and-cloves-make-this-special-391495 (may not work)