1/2 lb. bacon
1 sm. head red cabbage
3/4 c. cider vinegar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1 apple, peeled (Cortland or Mac.)

Cut bacon in small pieces and fry. DON'T drain. Shred cabbage and apple. Add cabbage, apple, vinegar, brown sugar and salt to bacon. Simmer for about 1 hour or until tender.