Smothered Cabbage
["1 large or 2 small heads cabbage, quartered and cored", "2 onions, chopped", "4 toes garlic, finely chopped", "3 Tbsp. bacon drippings or vegetable oil", "1/2 lb. pickled rib tips, diced", "1/2 lb. seasoning ham, diced", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. white pepper", "1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes"]
["Soak cabbage in water.", "Shake off excess water and place in pot with heated bacon drippings or oil.", "Add other ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes.", "Stir occasionally.", "Serves 4."]
["cabbage", "onions", "garlic", "bacon", "seasoning ham", "salt", "white pepper", "red pepper"]