Step 1

In a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp; remove bacon to paper towels to drain. (If there's an excessive amount of bacon grease, you can pour off half if desired).

Step 2

To the bacon grease, add cabbage, onion, sugar, salt and pepper; saute over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 3

Add water and bacon; cover with a lid and reduce heat to medium-low.

Step 4

Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally or until cabbage is very tender.

Step 5

If there's water left in the bottom of the pan after 20 minutes, remove lid and increase heat until remaining liquid is cooked off.