Small Batch Red Cabbage For Two Recipe Foodcom

CANNED PICKLED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Mix the shredded cabbage with the salt in a large ceramic bowl.Place a weighted plate on the top of the cabbage, pressing it down,and leave for 24 hours.
• Drain,.
• Fill canning jars with red cabbage, boil the vinegar and pickling spices and pour over the cabbage.
• Seal jars for 10 mins in hot water bath.
• Ready to eat after 6 days.

PICKLED RED CABBAGE WITH WALNUTS & APPLE

Steps:

• Tip the cabbage and red onion into a bowl and season with 2 tsp sea salt, then toss together. Set aside for to cure for 20 mins.
• Meanwhile, pour 200ml water into a saucepan and add the chilli, juniper, allspice, vinegar and sugar, then bring to the boil. Tip the cured cabbage into a colander and rinse once under cold water to remove any excess salt. Pack into a large, clean container and pour over the warmed spiced pickling liquid. Put on the lid and leave in the fridge until needed. Can be made up to a week ahead.
• When you are ready to serve, drain the pickling liquid from the cabbage and discard the dried chilli. Bring up to room temperature, then stir through the nuts, dill and sliced apple. Spoon the salad into a large salad bowl to serve.

CABBAGE ROLLS FOR 2

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook the beef, sausage and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink.
• Stir in the rice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and egg. Mix well.
• Cut out the thick vein from the bottom of each reserved leaf, makeing a v-shaped cut.
• Place 1/3 cup beef mixture onto each cabbage leaf; overlap cut ends of each leaf and then fold in the sides.
• Beginning from the cut end, roll up to completely enclose the filling.
• Place seam side down in a greased baking dish.
• Pour the tomato juice over the rolls and sprinkle with brown sugar, if desired.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes longer.

SMALL BATCH RED CABBAGE FOR TWO

Steps:

• Saute cabbage, onion and apple in butter in butter until softened.
• Season with salt and pepper; stir in water and balsamic vinegar and simmer, covered, over low heat 35-45 minutes until tender.
• Stir in jelly and allow to melt; cook further until any excess water evaporates.

BRAISED RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Quarter the red cabbage and remove the core, then finely shred. Tip into a large pan with the red onion, brown sugar, cider vinegar, red wine, butter and cinnamon stick and season well. Bring to a simmer, then cover with a lid, lower the heat and cook for 1 1/ 2 hrs, stirring every so often. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 30 mins until tender. Will keep for two days, or can be frozen for two months. Reheat until piping hot.

FESTIVE RED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish, add the onions and cook on a medium heat for 8-10 mins, then add the star anise and cinnamon stick.
• Pour in the wine and let it simmer until slightly reduced. Add the cabbage, sugar and apples, and stir well. Season well, cover and simmer on a low heat for 3 hrs, stirring every now and again.
• Once the cabbage is tender, check the seasoning. Serve in a bowl with the star anise and cinnamon stick on top. Can be made 1-2 days in advance or frozen for up to 4 months - simply reheat on the hob before serving.

RED CABBAGE WITH CHESTNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Using small knife, cut an X in each chestnut.
• Place in roasting pan.
• Bake until shells loosen, about 35 minutes.
• Cool slightly.
• Remove hard shell and brown skin from each nut.
• Set aside.
• Heat oil in large pot over medium-low heat.
• Add onion; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add cabbage, vinegar, water and sugar.
• Cover; cook until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes.
• Add nuts; cook until warm, about 10 minutes longer.
• Season with salt and pepper.