By
delicious. team
Red cabbage is a classic winter vegetable and here it is transformed into a delicious spicy side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 50g butter
- 1 red onion, finely sliced
- 1kg red cabbage, quartered, core removed, shredded
- 1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped
- 2 star anise
- 1 stick of cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 eating apples, peeled and coarsely grated
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 200ml red wine
Method
- 1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/fan140°C/gas 3. Heat the oil and butter in a large, deep ovenproof sauté pan. Add the onion and cook gently over a low heat for 10-12 minutes until soft. Stir in the cabbage, garlic, spices, sugar, apples and vinegar. Season well.
- 2. Pour over the wine and bring to the boil. Cover with a layer of baking paper, then a lid, and bake for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then serve.
Nutritional info
Per serving: 133kcals, 6.9g fat (3.5g saturated), 1.7g protein, 11.6g carbs (11.1g sugars), 0.1g salt, 5g fibre
Chef's tip
Chill in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Turn out into a pan and reheat with a splash of water and a knob of butter.
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