German-Style Red Cabbage (Rotkohl)

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

1. Remove coarse outer leaves from cabbage.
2. Cut head into four pieces, remove the hard core and shred finely.
3. Melt bacon grease in a large pot, add cabbage and apple, stirring until well-mixed.
4. Add water, vinegar and spices.
5. Cook until tender, about 1 hour.
6. Stir frequently.
7. Serve with a favorite main dish such as sauerbraten or roasted pork shanks.

head red cabbage, bacon grease, apples, water, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, ground cloves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/german-style-red-cabbage-rotkohl-317634 (may not work)