Pickled Red Cabbage

Ingredients:

500g red cabbage, finely shredded
140g coarse sea salt
500ml cider vinegar
200ml red wine
400g granulated sugar
2 tsp black peppercorns
6 bay leaves
2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds

Method:

1. Place the shredded cabbage in a colander over the sink and sprinkle with salt. Leave for 2-3 hours, then drain and wash away the salt. Pat dry with a clean tea towel.
2. Put the vinegar, wine, sugar, peppercorns and bay leaves into a big, wide saucepan and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half. Set aside for 10 mins to infuse.
3. Strain through a fine sieve into a jug or bowl, and discard the peppercorns and bay leaves. Put the cabbage and mustard seeds into a big bowl, and then pour the strained liquid over. Transfer the cabbage and pickling liquid into sterilised jars and seal. Will last for a month in the fridge.