Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4      ounces        bacon -- sliced, cut
                        -- crosswise
     1/2  "             bieces
   2      tablespoons   butter -- sweet
   1      tablespoon    oil -- vegetable
   1                    onion -- finely chopped
   1      small   head  red cabbage -- cored, coarsely
                        -- shre
   6                    cups)
   2                    granny smith apples -- pared, cored, cut
                        -- into
     1/2  cup           cream -- heavy
   2      tablespoons   brandy or cognac
     1/2  teaspoon      salt -- (or to taste)
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper -- freshly ground
                        to taste

Preparation:

Fry bacon in medium skillet over medium heat until slightly crisp and brown, about 10 minutes. Remove to paper towels to drain. Heat butter and oil in medium casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook stirring ocasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage and continue to cool until softened, 3-5 minutes. Add bacon, apples, cream, and brandy and stir to combine. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to transfer to serving dish. Serve hot.