Hot German Slaw

4 slices (4 ounces) bacon, cut in half
1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar
1/3 cup maple syrup (grade B, if available)
1/2 teaspoon ground celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 cup (2 stalks) sliced leeks
3 cups shredded green cabbage
1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup (2 medium) grated carrots

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp.
Transfer to paper towels and discard all but 3 tablespoons fat from skillet.
Add vinegar, maple syrup, celery seed, and black pepper. Bring to a boil
and cook 1 minute. Pour all but 1 tablespoon warm dressing into a small
bowl.

2. Adjust heat to medium low and add leeks to skillet. Cook until
slightly softened — about 2 minutes. Add green and red cabbage and carrots.
Stir in reserved dressing and cook just until vegetables soften — 3 to
4 minutes. Transfer to serving platter, top with bacon, and serve
immediately

Donated by Lynn