CHRISTMAS RED CABBAGE

Christmas red cabbage image

This classic side can be made up to two days in advance. For maximum flavour, cook the cabbage down really well over a low heat until it's really sticky

Provided by Emma Lewis

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 large red cabbage (about 1kg/2lb 4oz)
25g butter
2 red onions, finely chopped
finely grated zest and juice 1 orange
1 cinnamon stick
150ml port
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Steps:

Peel off the outer leaves of the cabbage, then cut into quarters and slice out the core. Use a sharp knife or the slicing attachment of a food processor to thinly slice the cabbage.
Heat the butter in a large saucepan, then tip in the onions and gently fry until softened, about 5 mins. Add the orange zest to the pan along with the cinnamon stick, then cook for 1 min more. Add the shredded cabbage, then pour over the port, red wine vinegar, orange juice and 150ml water. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 45 mins-1 hr until the cabbage is softened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.06 milligram of sodium