Pomegranate Braised Red Cabbage

Much of the work here is done by the hob, with only the occasional stir needed. A great side for boxing day banquets too.

By The Good Housekeeping Cookery TeamPublished: 20 December 2021

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best christmas side dishes pomegranate braised red cabbage

A good red cabbage recipe adds a colourful, festive touch to the Christmas dinner table. It's also delicious too. We've added a little sweetness to our Christmas red cabbage this year by adding pomegranate.

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Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 55 mins

Cal/Serv:

125

Ingredients

50 g
butter
1
large red cabbage, about 1kg, core removed and finely shredded
500 ml
pomegranate juice
150 ml
vegetable stock
1 1/2
sugar
1 Tbsp.
apple cider or red wine vinegar
125 g
pomegranate seeds
Large handful parsley, roughly chopped

Directions

1. Step 1Melt butter in a large, heavy-based pan over medium heat. Add cabbage and cook for 10min, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften.
2. Step 2Add the pomegranate juice, stock, sugar, vinegar and plenty of seasoning. Bring to the boil then simmer for 1hr 30min, stirring occasionally, until cabbage is tender and any liquid in the pan has evaporated.
3. Step 3Check seasoning and stir through the pomegranate seeds and parsley. Transfer to a warmed serving dish. Serve.