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Hairy Bikers Red Cabbage Recipe 

Hairy Bikers Red Cabbage
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Hairy Bikers’ Red Cabbage is a slow-cooked side dish made with shredded red cabbage, onions, and apples. It’s flavored with spices, sugar, and vinegar, which give it a balance of sweet and tangy flavors. This dish is perfect for holiday meals, such as Christmas dinner, or served alongside roast pork or beef.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large red cabbage (about 1kg), finely shredded
  • 2 medium onions, finely sliced
  • 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 50g butter
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cabbage: Finely shred the red cabbage, slice the onions, and chop the apples. Set them aside.
  2. Melt the Butter: In a large casserole dish or heavy-bottomed pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the Onions and Apples: Once the butter has melted, add the sliced onions and chopped apples to the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the Cabbage and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded red cabbage, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir everything together to coat the cabbage in the butter and spices.
  5. Cover and Cook Slowly: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and allow the cabbage to cook slowly for about 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally. If the cabbage starts to dry out, you can add a splash of water or more vinegar.
  6. Check the Flavor and Serve: Once the cabbage is tender and fully cooked, check the seasoning. Adjust with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed. Remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaf before serving.

Find it online: https://britishbakingrecipes.co.uk/hairy-bikers-red-cabbage/