BAVARIAN RED CABBAGE

1 small head red cabbage, coarsely sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tart apples, cored and quartered
2 tsp salt
1 cup hot water
1 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
3 tbsp bacon drippings (or butter, if you prefer)

Place the above ingredients into the crock pot or slow cooker in the order listed above.  Place the lid on the cooker and cook on low heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or 3 to 4 hours on high.  Before serving, stir well.

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