Chop fairly fine one head cabbage. Slice 2 unpeeled apples. 1 cup apple or cranberry juice. 1/2 - 1 cup red wine vinegar
Put whole cloves and peppercorns in tea ball. Cover and bring to boil. Simmer until tender. Dice 2 - 6 slices bacon - brown. Add 1 medium chopped onion. Sauté until browned and soft. Add bacon and onions to cabbage. Sprinkle flour over top and toss.