Jamie's really simple yet really delicious braised red cabbage from his Christmas Cookbook. Naturally sweetened with apples and slowly cooked with fennel seeds, smoky bacon, rosemary and balsamic vinegar it's the perfect accompaniment to roast meats. | Jamie Oliver

Easy red cabbage recipe, perfect for the festive season.A firm favorite in our house..Can be made in advance, lasts a couple of days and you can freeze it if a whole cabbage is too much. . 1 red cabbage cut into slices.,and roughly chopped. 3 tablespoons of olive oil. 3 tablespoons of vinegar. 2 tablespoons of sugar. . Take a large ovenproof dish with a lid or a large saucepan. I prefer to cook mine in the oven , but otherwise cook slowly on top of the stove, stirring now and again. If using the