1 medium head cabbage, cut into 8 pieces;
4-5 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 to 2 rings lightly smoked sausage or knockwurst;
3 slices bacon, diced;
3 tablespoons onion, diced;
1 cup water or beer;
salt and pepper to taste
In a large saucepan cook bacon and onion until just brown. Add water.
Arrange cabbage in bottom of pan, top with potatoes.
Season each layer lightly with salt and pepper.
Place sausage on top; do not pierce.
Cover tightly and simmer very slowly until sausage is done, about 40 minutes.
Add a little hot water/beer as necessary to keep cabbage from burning.
Wilted cabbage requires more water.
