Blackcurrantbraised red cabbage

Braising red cabbage in blackcurrant cordial adds sweetness to balance the sharp cider vinegar.

SERVES 8 PREPARATION TIME

5 minutes

COOKING TIME about 2 hours 5 minutes

75g butter l 1½tbsp brown sugar l 2 red cabbages, about l 1.6kg, shredded 9tbsp cider vinegar l 375ml concentrated l blackcurrant cordial

1 Melt the butter in a large, deep pan or casserole with a tight-fitting lid. Add the sugar and stir over medium heat for 3min, until melted. Add the cabbage, cider vinegar and blackcurrant cordial and toss to coat.

2 Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 2hr, stirring the cabbage often. Transfer to a warm dish to serve.