2 lbs. red cabbage
4 slices bacon
4 tbsp. fine cut onion
2 apples, core, cut in thin slices
1 tbsp. caraway seed
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. honey (opt.)
1/2 tsp. salt

1. Shred cabbage, soak in cold water (until bacon is done).

2. Cook bacon over low heat, add onions; saute.

3. Lift cabbage from water, leaving moist, into large, heavy pot. Cover, steam 10 minutes.

4. Add apples, vinegar, honey, salt and caraway.

5. Cover, simmer slowly for 1 hour 20 minutes.

6. If water has not been absorbed when cabbage is done, uncover and cook gently until it is absorbed.