Serves 8
Ingredients
- knob of butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion , finely sliced or chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 x 600g/1lb 5oz red cabbage , shredded finely using a food processor (white core discarded)
- 3 tbsp soft brown sugar
- 3 eating apples , peeled, cored and diced
- 150ml/5fl oz red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp redcurrant or cranberry sauce (optional)
Method
Heat the butter and oil in a large lidded saucepan. When hot, add the onion and fry gently until softened. Stir in the spices. Add the cabbage and fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until glossy.
Stir in the sugar, apples and red wine vinegar. Cover with a lid and let it cook gently for 30 minutes.
Stir in the redcurrant or cranberry sauce (if using) and cook for a further 10 minutes. If you aren’t using the sauce, taste the cabbage and add a little more sugar if it’s too tart for your taste.