Pickled Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
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This pickled sweet and sour red cabbage is a vibrant, versatile addition to any table. Slowly braised in the oven, the cabbage softens beautifully, absorbing the aromatic flavours of mixed spice, zesty orange, and tangy white wine vinegar. The addition of sliced cooking apples and plump sultanas provides a natural sweetness that balances the acidity, creating a sophisticated side dish that pairs perfectly with savoury mains or festive centrepieces.
As a naturally vegan dish, it is an excellent option for inclusive entertaining. While often served piping hot alongside a traditional roast, this cabbage is equally delicious served cold as a sharp, crunchy pickle. It can be prepared well in advance, as the flavours continue to develop and meld together over time, making it a stress-free choice for busy weekend cooking or holiday meal prep.
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Ingredients for Pickled Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
500g (450g 60g ) red cabbage (or 1 small head), core removed and leaves thinly sliced
1 onion, thinly sliced
50g (80ml ) sultanas (golden raisins)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons muscovado sugar or light brown sugar
250g (250g) cooking apples (or 2 cooking apples), peeled, cored and sliced
15g (1 tablespoon ) butter
1/2 teaspoons ground mixed spice (allspice)
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Grated rind and juice of 1 orange
How to make Pickled Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Preheat the oven to 150°C/149°C/gas mark 2.
Layer the cabbage, onion, sultanas, vinegar, sugar, apples, butter and mixed spice into a baking dish and season with the salt and some black pepper. Add the orange rind and juice.
Cover the dish with kitchen foil and bake for 2 1/2 hours, removing the foil for the last 20 minutes of cooking. Serve hot or cold.
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16 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine
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