Red Cabbage with Port & Pears

Recipe for: RED CABBAGE with Port & Pears

Ingredients:

·         Large red cabbage, quartered, cored & very thinly sliced

·         1 large onion, peeled & very thinly sliced

·         200ml/ 7 fl oz port

·         1 large cinnamon stick

·         Pinch ground cloves

·         2 star anise, or a large pinch of mixed spice

·         2 tblsp soft brown sugar

·         1 tblsp red wine vinegar

·         4 firm pears, unpeeled, but cored & cut into small pieces

Method:

1.       Put all the ingredients, except the pears, into a large pan and bring to the boil.

2.       Turn the heat down to low, and cover with a tight fitting lid.

3.       Cook gently for an hour, stirring occasionally.

4.       Add the pears and stir in.

5.       Cook for another 30-60 minutes until the pears & cabbage are very soft & cooked through.

6.       Season with a little salt & pepper before serving.

What else you need to know:

1.       Can be cooked a day or two ahead, then chilled or frozen, and re-heated.

2.       Goes really well with beef, venison or game.