Sweet & Sour Red Cabbage

6 servings

1 med. head red cabbage, shredded
4 slices bacon, diced
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 small onion, sliced

Boil cabbage in 10-inch skillet with 1 inch water for 4-6 minutes. Drain and set aside. Cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1 Tbsp. of fat in skillet after draining the rest. Stir brown sugar and flour with bacon fat in the skillet. Stir in water, vinegar, salt, pepper, and onion. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until mixture thickens, stirring frequently. Stir in cabbage and cook until hot.