Slow Cooker Braised Red Cabbage

Sweet-sharp slow cooker red cabbage with apple, orange zest and mixed spice — a low-effort festive side.

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Recipe Info
Servings: 8
Prep: 30m
Cook: 5h
Total: 5h 30m
Ingredients
  • 1kg red cabbage
  • 2 white onions, chopped
  • 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
  • Zest of 1 orange (or 2 clementines)
  • 2 tsp ground mixed spice
  • 100g light brown soft sugar
  • 3 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 200ml dry cider
  • 25g butter
Instructions
  1. Heat your slow cooker to Low. Peel the outer leaves from the cabbage and discard. Quarter the cabbage, remove the tough stem, then thinly slice.
  2. Arrange a layer of cabbage on the bottom of the slow cooker, then top with some of the onions, apples, orange zest, mixed spice, sugar and seasoning. Continue layering until all the ingredients are used, seasoning as you go.
  3. Pour over the vinegar and cider and dot the butter on top.
  4. Cover with the lid and cook for 4-5 hours until tender.
  5. Keeps in the fridge, covered, for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in a pan or the microwave.
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