Recipes

Make-ahead red cabbage

Bring that festive feeling to your kitchen with some red cabbage simmering on the stove.

This recipe can be made in advance, perfect if you are planning for a stress-free Christmas.
For this recipe you will need a food processor.

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Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat the butter and oil in a large lidded saucepan. When hot, add the onion and fry gently until softened. Stir in the spices. Add the cabbage and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glossy.

  2. Stir in the sugar, apples and red wine vinegar. Cover with a lid and let it cook gently for 30 minutes.

  3. Stir in the redcurrant or cranberry sauce (if using) and cook for a further 10 minutes. If you aren’t using the sauce, taste the cabbage and add a little more sugar if it’s too tart for your taste.

Recipe Tips

The cabbage should be cooked for 15-20 minutes more if it isn’t finely shredded.

This dish freezes well. Let the cooked cabbage cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container (it will keep in the freezer for 3 months). Defrost in the microwave or overnight in the fridge. Reheat in a microwave or in a saucepan on the hob.