Red Cabbage - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. water
1 head red cabbage (2 1/2 lb.), shredded
1/2 c. currant jelly
pinch of ground cloves (optional)

Preparation

In a 6-quart kettle or Dutch oven, melt the butter over low heat and to it add the sugar, salt, vinegar and water.
Add the cabbage to the kettle. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour or more.
Just before serving, add the currant jelly and the cloves, if desired.
Serve piping hot as an accompaniment to a pork roast or pork chops.
Serves 4 to 6.