Braised Red Cabbage with Pears, Walnuts and Raisins
By OcadoLife
Published on 17 October 2023
Try this Braised Red Cabbage with Pears, Walnuts and Raisins from chef, food writer and cookbook author Gill Meller, and you’ll never look back. “Braising gently over a couple of hours takes the cabbage to a whole new level,” says Gill. “Chunks of pear, walnuts and raisins add flavour and texture, and a little cider vinegar and brown sugar gets that balance of sharp to sweet just so. What’s more you can make it a day or two in advance – in fact, it’s better for it.” Looking for more vegetarian recipes? Look no further.Time and servings
2 hrs 10 minsTotal time
Serves 8290 kcal/serving
10 minsPrep time
2 hrsCooking time
Ingredients
- 25g salted butter
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, halved and finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 10g thyme, leaves picked
- 2 bay leaves (fresh or dried)
- 1 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
- 1 red cabbage (approx. 900g), shredded
- 100g soft brown sugar
- 200ml cider vinegar
- 2 firm pears, peeled and roughly chopped
- 100g walnut halves
- 150g raisins
Method
Step 1
Melt the butter and oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, herbs and coriander seeds; cook for 4 mins, stirring. Stir in the cabbage; season.Step 2
Turn down to low; add the sugar, vinegar and 350ml water. Cover; cook for 1½ hrs, stirring now and then, until tender and juicy.Step 3
Stir in the pears, walnuts and raisins. Cook, uncovered, for 25 mins more or until the braising liquid has reduced.Step 4
Add more vinegar or sugar to taste, if needed. Rest for 10-15 mins and serve; or cool and store in the fridge for up to 1 week.