1 head (about 2 lbs.) purple cabbage, cut, shredded med. fine
4 tbsp. bacon drippings
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. salt
1 lg. apple, diced & unpeeled
1 lg. onion, diced
3 tbsp. vinegar
3 tbsp. brown sugar
6 slices bacon
Few grains cayenne pepper

Cook 6 slices bacon crisp, drain on paper towel, measure bacon drippings. Put bacon drippings in large kettle, add cabbage, onion and apple. Add seasonings and cook slowly. Watch closely as not to burn and will make its own juice if cooked slow enough. When cabbage is tender, add sugar and vinegar and cook 5 to 10 minutes.