Ingredients:

4 slices bacon
2 small shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 small head green cabbage, quartered, cored, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 C apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

1. Cook bacon until crisp. Remove from pan and drain on paper towel. Crumble. Set aside.
2. In same skillet or cast iron pan with bacon drippings, saute shallots until clear. Add cabbage and pan fry about 15 minutes until it begins to soften.
3. Stir in sugar and move to 300º oven where brisket is braising. Cook until lightly browned and tender.
4. Remove cabbage from oven. Sprinkle with vinegar and bacon pieces. Stir well.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.