Name: Pickled Sweet and Sour Red Cabbage
Yield: Makes about 750g (1lb 10oz)
Ingredients: 500g (1lb 2oz) red cabbage (or 1 small head), core removed and leaves thinly sliced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 50g (1/3 cup) sultanas (golden raisins); 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp muscovado sugar or light brown sugar; 250g (9oz) cooking apples (or 2 cooking apples), peeled, cored and sliced; 15g (1 tbsp) butter; 1/2 tsp ground mixed spice (allspice); 1 tsp salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Grated rind and juice of 1 orange

Bowl of pickled sweet and sour red cabbage with apples and raisins.

Photo by Cristian Barnett

This is a lovely crunchy and tangy accompaniment to cold meats and salads. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and use within a few days.

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