braised red cabbage

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynn Clay
Portland, OR

This recipe came for Kerrygold irish butter.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Saute

Ingredients For braised red cabbage

  • 4 Tbsp
    salted butter
  • 1 sm
    head red cabbage, finely shredded (core discarded)
  • 2
    red onions, thinly sliced
  • 2
    cooking apples, peeled, cored and grated
  • 2 c
    cups (18fl oz) pomegranate or cranberry juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp
    mixed pickling spice
  • 2 pinch
    ground cloves
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make braised red cabbage

  • 1
    Heat a very large heavy-based pan. Add the butter and once it has melted, tip in the red cabbage and onions. Sauté over a medium to high heat for about 10 minutes until just beginning to soften.
  • 2
    Stir the apple into the cabbage mixture and then add the pomegranate or cranberry juice, balsamic vinegar, sugar and spices
  • 3
    Bring to the boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour over a low heat, stirring every 20 minutes until the cabbage is meltingly tender.
  • 4
    Transfer to a warmed dish and serve at once.
  • 5
    This would be delicious as a side order or serve with baked jacket potatoes with a dollop of soured cream and chives for a light supper

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