Braised Red Cabbage With Beet

Name: Braised Red Cabbage With Beet
Ingredients: 12 ounces red cabbage; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red onion, finely diced; 8 ounces raw beets, peeled and diced; 2 teaspoons soft light brown sugar; 1 pinch ground cloves, to taste; 1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar; 1/2 orange, juice of; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

12 ounces red cabbage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, finely diced
8 ounces raw beets, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons soft light brown sugar
1 pinch ground cloves, to taste
1 tablespoon raspberry vinegar
1/2 orange, juice of
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1

Cut the cabbage into quarters, remove the hard core and shred.
2

Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan, add the onion and fry over a low heat until it begins to soften; add the cabbage, beetroot and all remaining ingredients, seasoning to taste.
3

Cover the pan tightly and keeping an eye on the liquid (there should be enough at all times to prevent sticking, but no excess at the end of cooking) cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, until soft and reduced in bulk; adjust seasoning if required.
4

NOTE: This can also be made in advance and reheated; it can also be cooked in a casserole dish in a low oven.