Jamie Oliver Slow-Cooker Red Cabbage

This Jamie Oliver Slow-Cooker Red Cabbage is a sweet, tangy, and beautifully spiced side dish that’s perfect for roasts and festive dinners. With red cabbage, apples, aromatic spices, and a hint of citrus, this slow-cooked dish becomes incredibly rich in flavor. It’s low-effort, flexible, and even better the next day! (inspired by Jamie Oliver).

Ingredients Needed

• 1 red cabbage (1kg / 2.2 lbs)
• 1 red onion
• 4 eating apples (like Gala or Honeycrisp)
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
• 2 tbsp golden caster sugar
• 1 heaped tsp fennel seeds
• 1 heaped tsp mixed spice
• 1 clementine
• 25g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
• 75ml (5 tbsp) red wine vinegar
• Sea salt and black pepper

How To Make Jamie Oliver Slow-Cooker Red Cabbage

• Prep the Cabbage: Remove any outer leaves, trim the base, cut into wedges, finely slice, and add to the slow cooker.
• Add Onion and Apples: Peel and finely slice the onion. Peel, core, and dice the apples. Stir both into the cabbage.
• Spice It Up: Chop and add the rosemary or thyme. Sprinkle in the sugar, fennel seeds, and mixed spice.
• Add Citrus & Butter: Grate in the clementine zest and squeeze in the juice. Dot with butter and pour over the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
• Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 3 hours, stirring halfway through if you can. It’s ready when soft, sweet, and fragrant.

Why I Love This Recipe

This red cabbage side dish is easy, comforting, and works with anything from roasts to sausages. I love how it fills the kitchen with festive smells and gets better as it sits.

Recipe Tips

• Slice Evenly: Uniform slices help it cook evenly.
• Sweet Apples: They balance out the vinegar and spices.
• Butter Boost: Adds richness—use olive oil for dairy-free.
• Stir Midway: Helps distribute the flavors.
• Make Ahead: Tastes even better the next day.

How To Store Jamie Oliver Slow-Cooker Red Cabbage

• In the Fridge: Cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• In the Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Reheating: Gently warm on the stovetop with a splash of water or butter for 5–7 mins.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Can I use white cabbage instead? You can, but red cabbage gives it that classic color and slightly sweeter taste.
2. Do I have to peel the apples? Not necessarily! Leave the skins on for more texture and fiber.
3. Can I double the recipe? Totally—just make sure your slow cooker can handle the volume.
4. What if I don’t have mixed spice? Use a combo of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove instead.
5. Can I make this without a slow cooker? Yes! Simmer gently on the stove in a covered pot for about 1–1.5 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 100g)

• Calories: 105
• Total Fat: 3.4g
• Saturated Fat: 1.8g
• Total Carbohydrate: 17.4g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.8g
• Sugars: 16.6g
• Protein: 2.2g

Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:

• Jamie Oliver Sprout Kraut
• Jamie Oliver Herby Cheese Soda Bread
• Jamie Oliver Kimchi Coleslaw
• Jamie Oliver Tomato And Feta Salad