Sweet And Sour Red Cabbage

3 tablespoons margarine
6 cups sliced red cabbage
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/3 cup boiling water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/16 teaspoon cloves or cinnamon
3 tablespoons brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Slice the cabbage fine, especially the core section. Melt margarine in a heavy kettle. Add cabbage, sprinkle with vinegar and water and mix together. Cover, and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook slowly until the thickest pieces are pierceable, about thirty minutes.

Mix in the salt, pepper, spice and sugar. Add the lemon juice. Correct seasoning if necessary to ensure a sweet-sour flavor, and serve hot. Serves six.

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