Med.-sized head of red cabbage, cut fine
2 sour apples, sliced thin
A piece of butter about the size of a walnut
A little salt & sugar

Put the butter in a kettle and while it is getting hot, mix the cabbage and apple together, season and put in kettle. Cover closely and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add a little hot water and cook until nearly tender, then add enough vinegar sweetened to taste to moisten the cabbage well. Just before serving, grate a little nutmeg over the top.