Braised Red Cabbage

Preparing Red Cabbage with Apples

1. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage and slice it in quarters. Remove the tough core from each quarter.
2. Shred the cabbage, apples and onions in a food processor fitted with a slicing blade or slice everything by hand.

Slow Cooker Braised Red Cabbage

1. Combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker. Set it to cook on the low setting for 8 hours or even overnight, or on the high setting for about 6 hours. Give the ingredients a good stir halfway through if you can.
2. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise. Check the seasoning, adding salt and black pepper to taste.

Instant Pot Method

1. Combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker. Set vent to sealing and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Release the pressure manually,
2. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise. Check the seasoning, adding salt and black pepper to taste.

Oven Method

1. To cook your cabbage in the oven, combine all the ingredients in a lidded casserole dish and cook for 2 -2 ½ hours at 150°C (300°F).
2. You might want to cook with the lid off for the last half hour. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise. Check the seasoning, adding salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Store in the fridge in a covered container for up to four days, reheating in a saucepan with a little added water if needed.