Christmas Red Cabbage, by Phil

I love slow braised red cabbage, but not with dried fruit or apples, I don't know why, I just don't. I have tried and failed my own recipes, and I have tried internet recipes, and none live up to the mark of how I want my red cabbage!

My wonderful foody friend, Phil, gave m this recipe, her own, which I tried. Yes, it was perfect. Thank you Phil, you're the best! :)

1 red Cabbage, sliced
4 tbs Red Wine Vinegar
4 Tbs Brown Sugar
1 Red Onion, sliced
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 large glass of red wine
Glug of olive oil
Knob of butter

1, Fry the sliced cabbage and onion in olive oil and butter for about 10 mins until softening
2, Add Spices and mix well
3, Then add vinegar and brown sugar, mix well
4, Finally add the win and mix well.
5, bring to the boil, then tip into a casserole dish with a lid, stir and cook in oven on approx 150 for 2 hours.

My family tradition means no leftovers on boxing day, mum always made roast beef! As fate would have it, Mr H is the only person I know who's family did the same! This red cabbage dish I think works so well with roast beef. However, this year Mr H and I are having roast venison for boxing day, and again, this is going to work really well.