Sticky Spiced Red Cabbage Recipes

CHRISTMAS RED CABBAGE

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.

STICKY AND SPICY RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Melt the butter or oil in a large pan over a low heat and add the onion and apple. Soften in the butter for a few minutes, then stir in the spices and cook for one minute.
• Tip in the cabbage and stir well until coated. Add the sugar and vinegar, keep the heat on low, stir well, cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure it doesn't stick.
• Remove the lid. Stir in the cranberry sauce, red currant or marmalade, and cook for another 20 minutes over a low heat. Season well. Bring to a high heat and stirring constantly, cook until all the liquid is reduced so you have a thick compote-like mixture.
• It can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days, or portioned and frozen. Simply reheat to serve, adding a knob of butter to give it a shine and rich flavour, if liked

RED CABBAGE WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients except for the apples in a large saucepan and season. Place over a medium heat, bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 30 mins. Add the apples, then continue cooking for 15 mins until tender.

SPICED BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 150C/130C fan/gas 2. Put the star anise, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods in the centre of a small square of muslin, and tie the ends together to make a bag. Put the spice bag in a medium flameproof casserole dish.
• Remove any wilted or tough outer leaves from the cabbage. Cut it into quarters, then remove and discard the core. Shred the cabbage finely and layer up in the dish with the garlic, onions, apple and brown sugar.
• Spoon over the vinegar and dot the top with the butter. Cover with a lid and cook for 21/2-3 hrs, stirring twice during cooking - the cabbage should be tender but not mushy. Remove the spice bag and serve.

SPICED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water and cabbage to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Return to pan; stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until cabbage is tender. Remove bay leaf.

SPICED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a large skillet over a medium heat until crisp. Add the olive oil to the pan along with the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion has softened then stir in the garlic, fennel seed, thyme leaves, pear and cabbage.
• Saute for 10 minutes until the cabbage is slightly softened. Add in the remaining ingredients and cover with a lid and turn down to low heat and cook for 40 minutes.
• Uncover and serve warm.