BAKING CABBAGE IN THE OVEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 425°F.
• Combine salt, pepper, and sugar in small bowl. Set aside.
• **Cutting option 1- Quarter cabbage through core and cut each quarter in to 1-inch wedges, leaving core intact. You'll have about 16 wedges.
• **Cutting option 2- Slice into 1-inch-thick rounds, leaving core in to help hold it together.
• Brush a rimmed baking sheet with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Arrange cabbage in single layer on baking sheet and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Sprinkle with salt mixture.
• Roast until cabbage is tender and edges are golden, 25 to 35 minutes.
• Sprinkle hot cabbage with balsamic vinegar if using.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas 3. Heat the butter in a casserole dish until sizzled to a nutty brown. Add the onion and fry for 15 mins over a medium heat until soft and starting to colour.
• Tip the remaining ingredients into a large pan and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Put in the oven for 1 hr, then stir, cover and cook for a further 1 hr until the cabbage is tender. If it looks dry, add a splash of water; if there’s still liquid in the pan once cooked, turn the heat up until it evaporates. Season with a little salt and serve. Can be prepared up to three days ahead and chilled or frozen for up to three months; reheat in the microwave or in a pan on the hob.