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Slow Cooker Festive Red Cabbage

A festive classic to perfectly compliment a Christmas feast.
This should keep in the fridge, covered, for up to three days or in the freezer for up to two months. Reheat in a pan or in the microwave.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 kg red cabbage
  • 2 white onions chopped
  • 4 Granny Smiths apples peeled, cored and chopped
  • zest 1 orange or 2 clementines
  • 2 tsp ground mixed spice
  • 100 g light brown soft sugar
  • 3 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 200 ml dry cider
  • 25 g butter

Method

Method

  • Heat your slow cooker to Low. Peel the outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Quarter the cabbage, remove the tough stem, and then thinly slice.
  • Arrange a layer of the cabbage on the bottom of your slow cooker, then top with some of onions, apples, zest, mixed spice, sugar and some seasoning. Continue to create layers until you have used up these ingredients. Season.
  • Pour over the vinegar and cider and dot the butter on top.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 hrs until tender.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
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