Smothered Cabbage

1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 pound salt meat, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes, boiled in enough water to cover for 30 minutes, and drained
1 head white cabbage (about 2 pounds), cored and coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped yellow onions
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Tabasco
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the salt meat and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the cabbage, onions, and water; stir to mix, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.

Add the sugar, salt, black pepper, and TABASCO Sauce, and stir to mix. Cover and cook, stirring often, for 30 minutes longer. Serve hot.