Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

½ onion, thinly sliced

3 tbsp red wine

2 tbsp red wine vinegar

1 large apple, peeled, cored and sliced

1 tbsp light muscovado sugar

Pinch ground mixed spice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 medium red cabbage, finely shredded

2 tbsp raisins or sultanas

·         Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened but not browned.

·         Add the apple and cabbage and stir through the oil.

·         Cook for 5 minutes, then add the sultanas, wine, vinegar, sugar and mixed spice.

·         Cook over a gentle heat for 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender and the liquid has evaporated.

·         Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

·         Serve with most wintery meals, particularly good with pork.

·         Serves 4 as an accompaniment.