Rot Kohl

2 tablespoons bacon drippings
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small cabbage head, shredded
2 apples, grated
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Coarsely-ground black pepper, to taste

Warm the bacon drippings in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and saute it briefly until it is limp. Stir in the remaining ingredients, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the saucepan, and cook 20 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.