Rotkohl

Description
Preparation Time: 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hrs.

Ingredients

 * 3 pounds red cabbage
 * 3 sour green apples
 * 1 large onion
 * 1/4 cup lard
 * 3 cloves
 * 1 bay leaf
 * Salt to taste
 * 4 tablespoons sugar
 * 5 tablespoons white vinegar
 * 1 cup white wine

Directions
Peel, then chop up the apples. Put the lard in a large pot. Add onions and cook on medium heat until browned. Add shredded cabbage, apples, vinegar, white wine, sugar, salt, cloves, and bay leaf in that order. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for two to three hours. If there is too much liquid, add a little bit of cornstarch to make it thicker.