Czech Cabbage Dish

Ingredients

• 1 large head cabbage, shredded
• 1/4 pound bacon, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Blanche cabbage briefly in boiling water, remove and drain immediately.

In a large skillet, brown bacon over medium heat until opaque; remove and drain on paper toweling.

Remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease from the skillet; add the 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and heat over medium heat. Add onion, celery and bell pepper and saute until crisp-tender.

In a large bowl combine the prepared cabbage, bacon, sauteed vegetable mix (with oil), vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix well and serve warm, or chill and serve later.