For the red cabbage, peel the apples, remove the core and cut into small cubes. Bring to a boil, barely covered with water, and steam until rather soft.
Cut cabbage into fine strips, cut onions and bacon into small cubes. Fry bacon in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon lard and sauté onion in fat until translucent. Fry the chopped cabbage briefly, deglaze with vinegar and reduce the heat.
Add the spices to the red cabbage in a tea egg, salt and simmer gently for about 45 minutes). Leave to infuse well overnight. The next day, remove the spices and reheat only briefly.