Food: Braised Red Cabbage

Braised red cabbage is a tasty accompaniment to roasts including christmas dinner. It looks great on the plate and its spiced taste contrasts well with the roasted meat. Luckily, it's also really easy to cook, just let the hob do the work for you.

Serves 6

1 small red cabbage
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
200ml water
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp sugar

1. Begin by slicing the cabbage finely and removing the core.
2. Place all the ingredients in a saucepan, cover and cook on a low heat for an hour and a half until the cabbage is tender.