Try this recipe for classic red cabbage, then check out our braised red cabbage, pickled cabbage, slow cooker red cabbage and more Christmas red cabbage recipes.
*This recipe is gluten free according to industry standards
Ingredients
- olive oil
- butter
- red onions 2 grated
- garlic 2 cloves, crushed
- ginger grated to make 2 tbsp
- red cabbage 1, tough stalk discarded and finely sliced
- cooking apple 1, peeled, cored and grated
- balsamic vinegar 100ml
- cinnamon 1 stick, snapped in 2
- star anise 2
- mixed spice 1/2 tsp
- redcurrant jelly 4 tbsp
Method
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large casserole. Fry the onion, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes until soft, then add the cabbage, apple and vinegar, and mix well.
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Step 2
Add the spices, redcurrant jelly and mix again until the jelly melts into the sauce. Season well, cover with a lid and simmer for 1 hour – 1½ hours on a low heat, stirring every so often until the cabbage is tender and looks glossy. This can be made up to 2 days before, chilled and reheated on a low heat to serve.
Check out our best ever veggie sides for Christmas

Nutritional Information
- Kcals 103
- Fat 5g
- Saturates 1.9g
- Carbs 11.5g
- Sugars 10.3g
- Fibre 3.1g
- Protein 1.3g
- Salt 0.1g