Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  kilograms     cabbage
  70      grams         bacon fat or butter
   2                    onions -- (chopped)
                        asplash water or beer -- (whatever you're
                        -- drinking)
  15      milliliters   wine vinegar
   3                    white potatoes -- (washed and diced -
                        -- i like

Preparation:

1. Cut the cabbage in half and soak in salted water for 15 minutes. Agitate and drain well. Shred the cabbage. 2. Heat the bacon fat or butter in a large heavy skillet and add the diced potatoes. Cook over medium heat until lightly browned. 3. Add 2 chopped onions and cook until transparent, about 5 minutes. 4. Add cabbage and toss well with two wooden spoons, z(gaa la stir-fry. When the cabbage starts to wilt, add salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste and a splash of that beer in your left hand and 15 ml wine vinegar. 5. Cover, with lid slightly askew, and simmer over low heat until tender (about 30-45 minutes). Author's Notes: With a nod toward Nancy Mintz who reminded me how good cabbage can be, especially in the winter time when other fresh veggies are scarc