Wash the meat and put it in a large pot with 2-2 1/2 litres of water. Add peppercorns and pimento seeds. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 2 1/2 hours. In the meantime, clean, wash and slice the red cabbage. Remove stalk. Cut red cabbage into fine strips. Peel and finely chop the onion.
Heat lard in a large pot. Sauté the onion in it. Add the red cabbage, cover and stew for about 5 minutes. Peel, quarter, core and chop apples. Mix 1/2 litre water, vinegar, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 pinch of salt. Pour into the red cabbage. Add laurel, cloves and apples. Cover and stew for about 30 minutes. Remove ham from the stock. Let it cool down a bit. Measure 1/8 litre brew and pour into the cabbage. Remove the rind from the meat. Remove rosemary needles and chop.
Add laurel, cloves and apples. Cover and stew for about 30 minutes. Remove ham from the stock. Let it cool down a bit. Measure 1/8 litre brew and pour into the cabbage. Remove the rind from the meat. Remove rosemary needles and chop. Mix 1 tablespoon sugar, mustard, eggs, rosemary and breadcrumbs. Spread the paste on the ham. Bake in the preheated oven (electric cooker: 200 °C/ gas: level 3) for 15-20 minutes. Season cabbage and serve with ham. Garnish with herbs and steamed apple if desired. Boiled potatoes taste good with it
Mix 1 tablespoon sugar, mustard, eggs, rosemary and breadcrumbs. Spread the paste on the ham. Bake in the preheated oven (electric cooker: 200 °C/ gas: level 3) for 15-20 minutes. Season cabbage and serve with ham. Garnish with herbs and steamed apple if desired. Boiled potatoes taste good with it