265. SWEET & SOUR RED CABBAGE with SMOKED BACON

serves 6 to 8


8 slices smoked bacon, diced
1-2 pound head red cabbage, shredded
1 apple, diced
4 tablespoons water
4 tablespoons sugar
8 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Fry bacon in heavy frying pan until crisp; add cabbage, apple and water. Cover and steam slowly for 1 hour; stir often to prevent burning. Add sugar, salt, pepper and vinegar. Stir well. Serve warm.


courtesy of: Nueske Applewood-Smoked Meats, Rural Route #2, P.O. Box D, Wittenberg, WI 54499, 1-800-392-2266, Service: 1-800-720-1153