Not only does this slow cooked red cabbage look good thanks to the vibrant colours, but it also tastes delicious.
Infused with cinnamon, cloves, and freshly ground ginger to give it a warming, fragrant finish. This slow cooked red cabbage dish features salty butter, tangy vinegar, and a little brown sugar to ensure the ideal balance of sweet and sour. Red cabbage will make the perfect side dish for your roast dinner or Christmas dinner. With plenty of vitamins C and K, red cabbage is a powerhouse of nutritional goodness. This is one of our most popular red cabbage recipes (opens in new tab).
Ingredients
- 1 red cabbage, shredded
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2.5cm piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp crushed black peppercorns
- 50g butter, cut into small chunks
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 100ml port, or fruity red wine
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Layer everything up in a lidded casserole, sprinkling with the garlic, ginger, spices, butter, sugar and salt as you go. Pour in the liquid.
- Put the lid on, bring up to a boil, then reduce heat and slowly simmer for 1 hr, stirring every so often.
Top tips for making this slow cooked red cabbage
Some of our favourite pairings are game, like goose, pheasant, or venison, but it goes equally well with roast chicken or bangers and mash. Leave the dish to sit before serving so the earthy cabbage can be infused further by the aromatic spices
You may also like...
Braised red cabbage (opens in new tab)
Pickled red cabbage (opens in new tab)
How to cook red cabbage (opens in new tab)
Rosie Hopegood is a former professional chef turned journalist with a passion for veggie food. She spent several years working as a chef aboard superyachts, catering for the culinary demands of the very rich and sometimes famous. She also worked as a private chef in the Swiss Alps, the Scottish Highlands, and the Balearic Islands. Later, she spent five years looking after the food pages at Reach Plc’s magazines. Rosie lives in New York and writes for Al Jazeera, Sunday Telegraph, and The Guardian.
-
Christmas red cabbage
Christmas red cabbage is a delicious way to cook cabbage with a festive twist. We've added port and cranberries for a simple but delicious sweet and sour edge.
By Rosie Hopegood • Published
-
Roast cabbage wedges
Roast cabbage wedges are a brilliant winter side dish - so simple to do but tasty with a lovely crunch to the texture.
By Jessica Dady • Published
-
Red cabbage salad
This crunchy, healthy red cabbage, orange and walnut salad is delicious winter salad recipe - perfect for a filling lunch or light dinner.
By Rosie Hopegood • Published
-
Tiramisu crepe stack
Give a humble pancake the ultimate transformation with this easy but showstopping tower of coffee pancakes...
By Jess Meyer • Published
-
Creamy mushroom and blue cheese buckwheat galettes
Buckwheat will give these pancakes a pleasant savoury flavour, as well as making them gluten-free...
By Rose Fooks • Published
-
Munchies skillet cookie
A gooey, delicious cookie baked in a skillet. A great dessert for sharing with loved ones...
By Jess Meyer • Published
-
Royal Family's Christmas dinner menu at Windsor Castle confuses fans
Royal fans have been left baffled by the Christmas dinner menu's unfamiliar language
By Emma Dooney • Published
-
Why Prince Louis will eat Christmas dinner in a 'different room' away from Kate and William
Little Prince Louis will eat his Christmas lunch in a 'different room' to his parents
By Caitlin Elliott • Published
-
Pizza Hut is launching a roast dinner pizza and food fans are torn
By Naomi Jamieson • Published