Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage
1 medium head red cabbage
2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
4 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, sliced
Coarsely shred cabbage with knife and discard core. Heat 1/2 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) to boiling. Add cabbage and 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil 5-8 minutes; drain. Cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp; drain. Drain fat from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon. Stir brown sugar and flour into fat in skillet. Stir water, vinegar, salt, pepper, and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Stir bacon and sauce mixture into hot cabbage in saucepan; heat through.
Makes 6 servings.
From the Betty Crocker Cookbook.