1Pomegranate braised red cabbagebest christmas side dishes pomegranate braised red cabbage2Slow Cooker Red Cabbageslow cooker red cabbage

Using a crockpot makes this flavoursome side dish so simple and completely fuss-free. It’s the perfect pair to a Christmas dinner, wintery roast or game.

Recipe: Slow Cooker Red Cabbage

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3Tangy Braised Red Cabbagetangy braised red cabbage

Orange juice adds a subtle tang to this classic side. Swap the wholegrain mustard for Dijon, if you like.

Recipe: Tangy Braised Red Cabbage

4Braised beetroot and cranberry cabbagebest red cabbage recipes braised beetroot and cranberry cabbage

Beetroot adds a lovely sweetness to this classic red cabbage recipe. Once the initial softening is done, this dish is pretty hands-off, leaving you time to do other festive prep.

Recipe: Braised beetroot and cranberry cabbage

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5Roasted cabbage with blue cheese dressingvegetarian christmas recipe roasted cabbage with blue cheese dressing6Mulled cranberry cabbagebest red cabbage recipes mulled cranberry cabbage

If you’ve only ever had braised red cabbage, you’re missing out! This stir-fried recipe lets the cabbage retain a little bite, and it takes a fraction of the time to cook.

Recipe: Mulled cranberry cabbage

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7Braised red cabbage best christmas side dishes best red cabbage recipesDanielle Wood//Getty Images8Fondant red cabbagebest red cabbage recipes fondant red cabbageAlex Luck

The butter and stock mingle to make for a red cabbage dish that’s tender, glossy and seriously flavourful.

Recipe: Fondant red cabbage

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9Honey mustard red cabbagebest red cabbage recipes honey mustard red cabbageMyles New

Once the initial softening is done, this red cabbage recipe requires little attention, while the honey mustard adds a sweet piquant flavour.

Recipe: Honey mustard red cabbage

10Braised red cabbage and beetrootbest red cabbage recipes braised red cabbage and beetrootGood Housekeeping

This delicious dish tastes even better made in advance as the ingredients have time to mingle. A must-have on any Boxing Day spread.

Recipe: Braised red cabbage and beetroot

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11Blackcurrant braised red cabbage best red cabbage recipes blackcurrant braised red cabbageGood Housekeeping12Spiced red cabbage best red cabbage recipe spiced red cabbageGood Housekeeping

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13Red cabbage and grapefruit slaw best red cabbage recipes red cabbage and grapefruit slawGood Housekeeping14Braised guinea fowl with red cabbage and juniper shallots best red cabbageGood Housekeeping

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15Red cabbage timbales with mushroom stuffing best red cabbage recipes red cabbage timbales with mushroom stuffingGood Housekeeping16Mulled red cabbagebest red cabbage mulled red cabbageGood Housekeeping

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17Red cabbage and beetroot salad best red cabbage recipes red cabbage and beetroot saladGood Housekeeping

Opt for a salad with a difference, this colourful red cabbage dish has a delicious combination of flavours and textures.

Recipe: Red cabbage and beetroot salad

18Red cabbage with pears best red cabbage recipes red cabbage with pearsGood Housekeeping

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19Spiced red cabbage with applesbest red cabbage spiced red cabbage with applesGood Housekeeping

This special cabbage recipe is so delicious and sweet, it’s a great way to get children to eat their Christmas veg!

Recipe: Spiced red cabbage with apples

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