Braised red cabbage is the perfect side dish for any festive meal, its vibrant colour and sweet tanginess are paired perfectly with any main dish. This week we’ve found a super simple recipe for this traditional braised red cabbage dish. All you have to do is throw all the ingredients together. This dish can also be made in advance for a stress-free Christmas dinner.

Here’s what you’ll need…

1 red cabbage, quartered, cored and sliced
2 red onions, thinly sliced
3oz dried cranberries
2 Bramley apples, peeled, cored and grated
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1oz demerara sugar
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Here’s what you’ll need to do…

1.Preheat the oven to 170C/150C Fan/Gas 3.
2.Mix the cabbage with the rest of the ingredients and put in an ovenproof dish.
3.Season well and cover with foil.
4.Bake for 1–1½ hours, or until the cabbage is tender and juicy.
5.Mix the ingredients together two to three times during cooking.
6.Allow to cool, then store in the fridge.
7.Reheat when needed.

(Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/braisedredcabbage_2528)