1 head of red cabbage firm and good red color
1 onion, medium
1 tbsp. cooking oil
1 tbsp. butter
1 bay leaf
2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cloves
2 tbsp. sugar
1 to 2 tbsp. vinegar (cider)
Salt and pepper to taste
2 firm apples quartered
1 c. red wine (no cooking wine)

Slice cabbage and onion saute in butter and oil, when onion is light brown, add cabbage, all spices, vinegar and sugar and apples. Turn heat down and steam in this liquid for about 10 minutes.

Add about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of water, and again cook on medium heat until done, but not too soft.

Taste if enough salt and spices have been added, should have a good spicey taste. Add the wine and cook a couple of minutes, dust with a little flour, stir, and serve with beef roast or pork roast with mashed potatoes.