Braised red cabbage recipe with Bramley apples

RECIPE: Braised Red Cabbage

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Ideal to serve with seasonal ragouts and roasts. A comforting dish that can be prepared well ahead of time and a perfect addition to festive meals.

Makes:

6-8 portions

Serve with Early Winter Roasts & Casseroles

Prepare 15 mins

Cook 45 mins

Total 60 mins

Ingredients:

1 medium cabbage finely shredded
2 large bramley apples, peeled and cored, cut into quarters
1 tablespoon of cider, red wine or balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons of brown sugar or treacle
4 tablespoons of boiling water

You will also need:

Flavourings of your choice – ½ stick of cinnamon, orange zest, star anise, 4 cloves or a generous grating of nutmeg of mulled wine spice and a bay leaf

AGA Method

In a pan, dissolve the sugar in the vinegar, add cabbage, apple, water and your choice of flavourings. Place lidded pan on boiling plate, bring to boil, transfer to simmering for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to simmering oven and cook until tender. Leave to cool and then store in a lidded container in fridge ready to re-heat.

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