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Spiced red cabbage
Vegetarian mains
Spiced red cabbage
Good with Christmas dinner, even better with cold cuts on Boxing Day. It can be made in advance and reheats brilliantly.
Ingredients
- 1 red cabbage, very finely shredded, tough ribs and core removed
- 2 red onions, finely sliced
- 2 apples, cored and sliced or diced
- 1 tsp allspice
- ½ tsp caraway seeds
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, plus an optional splash more to finish
- 50g light brown sugar
- 4 tbsp redcurrant jelly or cranberry sauce
- salt and pepper
Method
Prep time:
10 min
PT10M
Cooking time:
1h
PT1H
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Step 1
Put all the ingredients in a large, heavy-based pan, one with a lid.
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Step 2
Season and bring up to a simmer on the hob. Cover and cook for 1 hour, checking and stirring regularly.
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Step 3
If it does look like it's catching any stage, add a splash of water (and check the hob temperature). Check the seasoning and add a splash more vinegar to taste, if needed.