Description
Delia’s Braised Red Cabbage is a slow-cooked dish made with finely shredded red cabbage, apples, onions, and a mixture of sugar, vinegar, and spices. The long, gentle cooking time allows the flavors to blend together and create a rich, flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with hearty mains like roasts or stews.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large red cabbage (about 1kg), finely shredded
- 2 medium onions, finely sliced
- 2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 50g butter
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) or gas mark 2.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Finely shred the red cabbage, slice the onions, and chop the apples. Set them aside.
- Layer the Ingredients: In a large ovenproof dish or casserole, layer the shredded cabbage, onions, and apples, sprinkling the brown sugar, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and pepper in between the layers.
- Add the Vinegar and Butter: Pour the red wine vinegar over the top of the cabbage mixture. Dot the butter evenly over the cabbage.
- Cover and Cook in the Oven: Cover the dish with a tight-fitting lid or foil. Place in the preheated oven and cook slowly for 2-2.5 hours, stirring occasionally to ensure the cabbage cooks evenly.
- Check and Serve: Once the cabbage is tender and has absorbed the flavors, check the seasoning. Adjust with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if necessary. Serve hot as a side dish.