Braised red cabbage
- Published: 28 Oct 24
- Updated: 18 Nov 24
There are a lot of rich, savoury flavours in a Christmas dinner, so you need a few things to cut through them with sweetness and tang. This braised red cabbage offers up a sweet-and-sour flavour combo packed with seasonal spice, breathing life into everything else on your plate.
Why choose this braised cabbage recipe? Apple and black cherry jam lend complex fruitiness, while the braising liquid balances red wine vinegar, port and chicken stock. As for the spices, the citrussy note of juniper really lifts the flavour. A two-hour simmer then allows the punchy aromatics to mellow and the cabbage to soften while retaining some texture. The whole thing finishes up a beautiful purple, with the cherry jam adding superstar glossiness to the dish.
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Serves 10-12 -
Hands-on time 15 min. Simmering time 2 hours
Before you start
You can cook this in its entirety then keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days or the freezer for 3 months. Gently warm it through before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 102kcals
- Fat
- 1.5g (0.2g saturated)
- Protein
- 1.3g
- Carbohydrates
- 14g (13g sugars)
- Fibre
- 2g
- Salt
- 0.2g