German Red Cabbage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. head red cabbage, shredded fine
3 strips bacon, diced (optional)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. cider vinegar
1/4 c. margarine
1 small onion, chopped fine
dash of clove
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 medium apples, chopped

Preparation

In large kettle, combine all ingredients.
Bring to boiling over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; simmer, covered and stirring occasionally, 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until most of the liquid is absorbed and cabbage is tender.
Thicken at end with a bit of flour sprinkled over the cabbage and stirred in.