Tangy Braised Red Cabbage

Orange juice adds a subtle tang to this classic side. Swap the wholegrain mustard for Dijon, if you like.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 09 November 2023

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We've given this classic side a tangy twist. Any leftovers would be delicious inside your favourite cheese toastie.

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Cal/Serv:

Ingredients

50 g
butter
2 Tbsp.
wholegrain mustard
1
large red cabbage (about 800g), core removed and finely shredded
500 ml
vegetable stock
Finely grated zest and juice 1 orange, keep separate
1 Tbsp.
sugar

Directions

1. Step 1Melt butter and mustard in a large pan over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook for 5min, until starting to soften.
2. Step 2Stir in the stock, orange juice, sugar and plenty of seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1hr, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and the liquid has reduced to almost nothing.
3. Step 3Stir through the orange zest and check the seasoning. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and serve.

GET AHEAD
Make up to 3 days ahead (the colour will fade with time). Cool, cover and chill. To serve, reheat in a pan with a splash of water until piping hot.

PER SERVING:

Calories: 91
Protein: 2g
Fat: 6g
Saturates: 3g
Carbs: 6g
Sugars: 6g
Fibre: 3g

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