Speedy Christmas Red Cabbage Speedy Christmas Red Cabbage

Speedy Christmas Red Cabbage

By Jo Pratt

Festive red cabbage with apple, cranberry and spice - ready in 25 minutes.


Serves: 6 - 8

Tools Used: 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 small-medium red cabbage (approx. 800g)
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 apple
  • 50g butter
  • 200g jar cranberry sauce
  • 300ml apple juice 
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Sea salt and black pepper

Method: 

  1. Cut the red cabbage into wedges and cut out the white core. Peel the red onion and cut into quarters, and remove the core from the apple. Using a gourmet drum grater, coarsely grate the cabbage, red onion and apple.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium-large saucepan and add the grated vegetables, cranberry sauce, apple juice, cinnamon stick, red wine vinegar and season well.  Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid and cook on a low-medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. The cabbage should be just tender; if not continue to cook for a further 5 minutes or so.
  4. Serve hot or leave to cool and gently warm through when needed. 

Tip: 

Chill any leftover red cabbage and turn it into a vibrant festive slaw by stirring through some grated carrot, crème fraîche, yogurt, or mayonnaise, a splash of red wine vinegar, and a handful of chopped parsley. Perfect served with cold meats and pickles for a laid-back Boxing Day lunch.


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