19+ Nigella Christmas Table Red Cabbage Recipe Discover Culinary Perfection!
Published on: Apr 17, 2024
Red cabbage is a quintessential side dish for the Christmas table, with its vibrant color and delicious flavor adding a festive touch to any meal. If you're looking for a show-stopping recipe to impress your guests this holiday season, then look no further than Nigella Lawson's Christmas table red cabbage recipe. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also delivers on taste, making it a must-try for any Christmas feast. So let's dive in and see how you can create this mouth-watering dish.
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Ingredients:
• 1 large red cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
• 2 apples, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Nigella's Christmas table red cabbage recipe is a delicious twist on the classic German dish, braised red cabbage. The addition of apples and warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice give this dish a festive touch, while the red wine vinegar adds a tangy-sweet flavor. The combination of these ingredients creates a perfect balance of flavors that will complement any main dish on your Christmas table.
Instructions:
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the red cabbage and red onions to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
3. Stir in the chopped apples and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
4. Add the red wine vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice to the pot and mix well.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. After 1 hour, remove the lid and let the cabbage continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve hot as a side dish for your Christmas feast.
Nigella's Christmas table red cabbage recipe is a perfect addition to your holiday menu. It can also be made ahead of time and reheated before serving, making it a stress-free dish for busy hosts. So this holiday season, impress your guests with this delicious and festive red cabbage recipe that will add a pop of color and flavor to your Christmas table.
