Wash and coarsely shred the cabbage. Coarsely dice the bacon and the peeled onion. Sauté in a large pot the bacon and onion. Add a little vegetable oil as necessary. After the diced onion is light golden in color, add large handfuls of the shredded cabbage. Stir as the cabbage glazes. (Careful-Do not let it burn!) When all cabbage has been added and is glazed (about 1/2 volume from the starting amount of the cabbage); add raisins, bay leaves, juniper berries, cloves, wine, sugar, and enough water to cover. Peel and shred the apple, and add into pot.
Simmer until tender - 1 to 2 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add additional sugar and wine to taste. Mix flour with a little cold water and add to thicken.
Servings: 6 to 8