Jamie Oliver Red Cabbage
Jamie Oliver’s Red Cabbage is a slow-braised side dish made with red cabbage, apples, spices, vinegar, and sugar. The long cooking time softens the cabbage while developing deep, sweet-savoury flavours. It’s a classic British festive dish with a modern twist.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 3.5–4.5 hours
- Total Time: 46 minute
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Main Course/side dish
- Method: Braising (Slow Oven Cooking)
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
- 1 medium red cabbage, finely sliced
- 2 apples, peeled and grated or sliced
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2–3 cloves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: handful of raisins, splash of orange juice
Instructions
Slice the cabbage, onions, and apples. Keeping slices thin ensures they soften evenly during slow cooking.
Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan. Cook the onions and apples for a few minutes until fragrant and lightly softened.
Add the sliced red cabbage to the pan along with sugar, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper.
Stir well to coat the cabbage with spices and vinegar. This begins the flavouring process before braising.
Cover and cook on low heat for 45–60 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water or juice if it starts to dry out.
Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more sugar or vinegar. Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves before serving.
Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/red-cabbage/