Braised Red Cabbage

A super easy and festive side dish that can be enjoyed all through the wintertime. It can dress up cold cuts and leftovers, as well as being enjoyed as a side dish on Christmas day.

I don't add sugar to my recipe, so it's quite tart, which suits me but, if your way of eating allows you could add a handful of raisins, a spoonful of sugar/ honey or maple syrup.

Double up this recipe to eat half tonight with your choice of protein and a side of greens - sprouts would be nice! Allow the other half to cool down so you can freeze it in  preparation for Christmas or boxing day lunch.

What you'll need

Half a red cabbage yields about 4-6 portions.

Fresh ingredients

• Half a large red cabbage, finely sliced

Everyday basics

• Medium onion, finely chopped
• Juice of an orange
• 1 apple, chopped or grated
• Red wine vinegar, 2 tbsps
• Red wine, 2 tbsps
  
• Salt & pepper
  
  

Spices

• Pinch of ground cloves, optional
• Cinnamon stick, or ¼ tsp ground
• Grated nutmeg, ¼ tsp

What to do

1. Put all ingredients into the pan, season with salt and pepper and mix well.

2. Cover the pan and over a low to medium heat cook for about 60 mins, stirring every 20-30 minutes, until everything is cooked through. If you have the time, cook on a low heat for 90 mins.