Ruby Red Cabbage Recipe | PBS Food

Posted by Valentine Belue on Saturday, July 20, 2024

    Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 red apple
  • 1 large red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 15 oz apple juice
  • 4 tablespoons red grape jelly
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • A grating of nutmeg

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 300F
  • Heat the oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep saucepan. Add the onion, apple and cabbage and fry over the heat for 3-4 minutes. Add apple juice, jelly, cinnamon, bay leaves, nutmeg and season with a little salt and pepper. Bring up to the boil and boil for a few minutes. Cover with a lid and transfer to the oven for about 3 hours until completely tender. Remove the cabbage using a slotted spoon to a warm serving dish.
  • Transfer the pan on a high heat and reduce the liquid until the color has darkened and reduced and is coating consistency. Add the remaining butter. Remove from the heat and pour over the cabbage in the dish.
  • Tips/Techniques

    Prepare ahead: Can be made completely up to a day ahead
    Freeze: Can be cooked completely and freeze up to a month ahead

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