Sweet -Sour Red Cabbage

Directions

1. 1
   Remove outside leaves from cabbage; wash cabbage.
2. 2
   Shred to measure 5 cups.
3. 3
   In saucepan, heat 1/2 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup of water) and 2 tablespoons vinegar to boiling Add cabbage.
4. 4
   Cover and heat to boiling; cook about 5 minutes or until crisp-tender.Drain.
5. 5
   Fry bacon until crisp;drain.pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
6. 6
   Stir brown sugar and flour into drippings in skillet.
7. 7
   Add water, 1/4 cup vinegar, the salt, pepper and onion.
8. 8
   Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Add bacon and sauce mixture to cabbage; stir together and heat through, if you wish garnish with additional crisply fried diced bacon.