Bavarian Red Cabbage

 1 large head red cabbage (2 1/2-3#), shredded

3 Tbls. bacon drippings

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium apples, peeled, diced

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

2 Tbls. brown sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup red currant jelly

 Heat bacon drippings and saute onion, add cabbage and cook over low heat until wilted.  Add Apple, vinegar, sugar, salt, and bay leaf.  Cook over low 2 hours, stirring several times.  Add jelly, stil until blended.  Cook another 10 minutes.