Kuhnhenn German Red Cabbage (Sweet - Sour_)

Ingredients

• 1 medium shredded red cabbage (about 1.5#)
• 8 slices bacon (apple wood smoked thick cut)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons flour (all purpose)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup vinegar (Apple Cider)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 small onion

Directions

1. 1

   Steam the cabbage in a large pot covered with 1/2" to 1" of water and 2 TBS of Vinegar(This is makes the cabbage retain it's color) 10 to 20 min to desired tenderness. drain.

2. 2

   Fry bacon until crisp. remove and drain retain 1/4 Cup of Bacon drippings.

3. 3

   Sauce -In a skillet add bacon drippings, heat , strr in Brown sugar and flour. dissolve until there are no lumps.

4. 4

   Now add water, vinegar,salt,pepper and onion. Cook 5 min or until the mixture thickens over medium heat.

5. 5

   Crumple bacon

6. 6

   Mix the bacon and sauce to the hot drained Cabbage.

7. 7

   We prefer to serve warm but not hot.