Spiced Red Cabbage
Our spiced red cabbage recipe is a festive favourite, packed with warming flavours that instantly bring a touch of Christmas to your table.
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Ingredients
Method
Heat a large pan, that has a lid, over a high heat. Add the oil followed by the cabbage and cook for 5 minutes before stirring in the sugar and vinegar.
Add the cinnamon stick, cloves and star anise, along with the apples, orange peel and juice. Stir well then cover and cook on a low heat for 2 hours stirring occasionally. Once cooked, season with salt and pepper.
A cosy, comforting Christmassy cabbage!
Looking for a side dish that feels as special as the main event? This spiced red cabbage recipe is a seasonal star, and you’ll love it for its perfect balance of sweetness and tang. It’s the kind of dish that quietly steals the spotlight at any festive spread.
But this is one of those spiced red cabbage dishes that’s surprisingly simple! First cook the cabbage down with the sugar and vinegar, add the spices and fruit, and finally simmer long and slow. That’s it! And you can make this spiced red cabbage recipe ahead of time to save valuable space in your oven for roast potatoes!
And when you make this spiced red cabbage, ideas about what to serve it with are plentiful! It goes brilliantly with roast turkey, maple glazed ham, or a perfectly cooked beef joint for a classic Christmas pairing, and it’s equally delicious with sausages, duck, or a nut roast for a vegetarian feast.
And if this spiced red cabbage recipe hits the right note, why not try more sensational sides with global flair, including couscous with currants, almonds and parsley, Deep South garlicky creamed corn and spinach, or a mouthwatering Mediterranean harissa tabbouleh.
