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Christmas Red Cabbage Recipe: Braised in One Pan

Ben Goshawk
This Christmas red cabbage recipe is braised in a single saucepan on the hob, which keeps it out of a crowded oven. Grated apple, cider vinegar, brown sugar and a cinnamon stick make a sweet-sharp glaze, and the vinegar keeps the cabbage a deep purple. It is alcohol-free and can be made ahead and reheated.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side
Servings 6 - 8 Portions
Calories 94 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl / Bowl
  • Box grater
  • Chef's knife
  • Chopping board
  • Digital scales
  • Measuring jug
  • Saucepan
  • Lid
  • Wooden / Stirring spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 x head cabbage shredded (small to medium sized)
  • 1 x Apple grated
  • 125 ml Apple cider vinegar
  • 60 g brown sugar
  • 1 x small cinnamon stick
  • 100 ml water use more if needed, see video
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Grate the apple, add to a large saucepan with the vinegar, sugar, cinnamon stick and a little salt.
  • Place that pan onto a medium heat and stir in the sugar to dissolve. Once you see steam coming off the pan, turn the heat down as low as possible, place a lid on and leave to cook for 10 minutes.
  • Slice the cabbage.
  • Add the cabbage to the saucepan, with the water and some more salt.
  • Cook on a medium-high heat with the lid on for 5 minutes until the cabbage has visibly wilted and softened.
  • Stir to get everything mixed together well, lid back on and lower the heat.
  • Cook for a further 20 to 40 minutes, depending on how soft you want the cabbage to be.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 22.8gProtein: 1.8gFat: 0.2gSodium: 107mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 17.4g
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