Sweet And Sour Cabbage

Sweet And Sour Cabbage

This recipe originated from the cookbook printed by the Lazarus Department Store in Columbus, Ohio and served in their restaurant.   The Department Store had a reputation of serving delicious food.  Recipes are labor saving, and tasty but always very well received by diners.

Ingredients:

1 head red cabbage, shredded 1/8" thick and 2" long
1/2 cup bacon grease
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt

Directions;
Remove outer leaves, core, and shred.

Heat bacon grease and add finely diced onion, sauce until translucent.

Add shredded cabbage and cook 2 to 3 minutes.

Combine sugar, vinegar, and water and add to cabbage. Cook just until the cabbage is tender.

Add salt to taste and blend.