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Mary Berry’s Simmered Red Cabbage and Cider

Mary Berry simmers red cabbage with redcurrant jelly and cider to create a Christmas side dish that's bursting with sweet, tangy flavour.

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Introduction

Red cabbage is a hearty vegetable and perfect to serve in the autumn as a delicious accompaniment to game dishes.

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
2 knobs of butter
1 onion, sliced
1kg (2lb 3oz) red cabbage, finely shredded
250ml (10fl oz) cider
4 tbsp redcurrant jelly
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Essential kit

You will need: a deep ovenproof saucepan.

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/Gas 3.

2. Heat the oil and a knob of the butter in a deep ovenproof saucepan. Add the onion and cabbage and fry for 3–4 minutes. Add the cider and redcurrant jelly, season with salt and pepper, bring to the boil and boil for a few minutes.

3. Cover the pan with a lid and place in the oven for 3–4 hours until completely tender. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cabbage to a warm dish, leaving the juices behind in the pan.

4. Place the pan on the hob and reduce the liquid until the colour has darkened and it has reduced to a syrupy consistency. Stir in the remaining butter, remove the pan from the heat and pour the syrupy liquid over the cabbage in the dish.

Prepare Ahead: Can be made up to 12 hours ahead. To reheat, put into an ovenproof dish, cover with foil and bake in a moderate oven until hot, or stir gently in a pan on the hob.

Freeze: Freezes well once cooked

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars

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7 Comments

    default user avatar Sue

    Absolutely delicious!
    I made it last Christmas & am making it again soon for this Christmas.
    It freezes really well.

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    default user avatar Michelle

    I made this last year for Christmas dinner, never done it before and honestly it was absolutely delicious. My son’s girlfriend who is from China loved it. I have just got all the ingredients to do it again this year.

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    default user avatar Stoo H

    Comes out really well, as red cabbage is so big it often makes two large family sized portions.

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    default user avatar Penny

    How many does this serve please?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Penny,

    Thank you for your comment. The serving size is indicated at the top of this recipe – it serves 6.

    Happy Cooking!
    The Happy Foodie Team

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    default user avatar Penny

    How many does this serve please?

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    default user avatar The Happy Foodie Team

    Hi Penny,

    Thank you for your comment. This recipe serves 6.

    Happy Cooking!
    The Happy Foodie Team

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