Braised red cabbage with pear
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
50 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Background
If you like red cabbage on your Christmas dining table, you might be interested in this recipe. This braised red cabbage with pear is a bit more special than the normal version, perfect for the festive season. It goes well with roast meat and is particularly suitable for game. It's easy to make and can be prepared in advance.
Ingredients
- 1 small head red cabbage
- 1 small red onion
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 200 ml of pear cider
- 2-3 Tbsp muscovado sugar
- 1 large pear
- 1 Tbsp butter or margarine
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion and fry gently in the butter or margarine until soft together with the cinnamon and star anise.
- Meanwhile, thinly slice or shred the cabbage.
- Add the vinegar, cider and sugar to the onion and mix thoroughly. When the sugar is melted, add the cabbage slices, toss well. Cook, covered, over a low heat for 30 minutes.
- Peel and core the pears, then cut into chunks. Add these to the cabbage. Cook for a further 20-30 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, add more sugar if not sweet enough. Before serving, remove cinnamon and star anise.
Tips
You can make this recipe with apple instead of pear - but then use apple cider!© 2026 Copyright CookTogether
Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Seasonal - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - British
- Occasions: - Christmas - Dinner Party - Sunday Lunch - Thanksgiving
- Ingredients: - Other Vegetables
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Gluten Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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