SWEET-SOUR RED CABBAGE

2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
1 medium head red cabbage, shredded (about 5 cups)
4 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, sliced

Heat 1/2 inch salted water (1/2 teaspoon salt to 1 cup water) and 2 tablespoons vinegar to boiling. Add cabbage. Cover and heat to boiling. Cook until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes; drain.
Fry bacon until crisp; drain. Drain fat from skillet. reserving 1 tablespoon. Stir brown sugar and flour into fat in skillet. Add water. 1/4 cup vinegar. the salt, pepper and onion. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens. about 5 minutes.
Stir bacon and sauce mixture into hot cabbage in saucepan; heat through. Garnish with additional crisply fried diced bacon if desired.

6 servings.