Mulled Wine Red Cabbage Recipe

Name: Mulled Wine Red Cabbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1 1/2 red cabbage, finely shredded; 2 onions, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup red wine; 1 stick cinnamon; 6 cloves; 4 tbsp. raisins; 3 apples, finely diced; 3 tbsp. tomato sauce; 1/2 cup tomato passata; juice of 1 lemon or/ tbsp.wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. sugar - more, if needed; apple juice concentrate, to taste; additional ground cinnamon and cloves, to taste; freshly ground salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1-1 1/2 red cabbage, finely shredded
2 onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup red wine
1 stick cinnamon
6 cloves
4 tbsp. raisins
3 apples, finely diced
3 tbsp. tomato sauce
1/2 cup tomato passata
juice of 1 lemon or/ tbsp.wine vinegar
1 tbsp. sugar - more, if needed
apple juice concentrate, to taste
additional ground cinnamon and cloves, to taste
freshly ground salt & pepper

1
Place the red wine, cinnamon, cloves and sugar in a saucepan and allow to simmer for about twenty minutes, or until thewine has absorbed the flavour of the spices.
2
Fry the onion in the olive oil until golden brown. Add the garlic and fry gently. Add the cabbae and apple, and coat well with oil.
3
Add the mulled wine mixture, tomato passata, raisins and tomato sauce to the cabbage. Bring to a boil, turn down heat and allow to simmer until the cabbage is very tender (min. 30 minutes).
4
Season well with apple juice, additional lemon juice (or vinegar), salt & pepper, as needed, to obtain a sweet and sour effect. Cook until liquid has evaporated.
5
An additional dash of cinnamon and cloves can be added to the mixture at this stage - to taste.

395

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1 1/2 red cabbage, finely shredded, 2 onions, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mulled Wine Red Cabbage falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mulled Wine Red Cabbage

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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