SLOW COOKER RED CABBAGE

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Dig out your slow cooker for this delicious red cabbage. Braised cabbage makes the perfect side dish for a festive lunch or roast dinner

Provided by Cassie Best

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1kg red cabbage
2 white onions , chopped
4 Granny Smiths apples , peeled, cored and chopped
zest 1 orange or 2 clementines
2 tsp ground mixed spice
100g light brown soft sugar
3 tbsp cider vinegar
200ml dry cider
25g butter

Steps:

Heat your slow cooker to Low. Peel the outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Quarter the cabbage, removing the tough stem, then thinly slice. Arrange a layer of the cabbage on the bottom of your slow cooker, then top with some of the onions, apples, zest, mixed spice, sugar and some seasoning. Continue to create layers until you have used up these ingredients. Season.
Pour over the vinegar and cider and dot the butter on top. Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 hrs until tender. Will keep in the fridge, covered, for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two months. Reheat in a pan or in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.12 milligram of sodium