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.